Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Vision at NAPC is that we want our church to live Up, In and Out. This orientation will drive all we do at NAPC. What does that look like?
Our Values at NAPC represent the core of who we are as we carry out the mission to glorify God through lives changed by Jesus Christ.
- UP: The mission of our church is to glorify God through lives changed by Jesus Christ.
We center our hearts and minds on the God who made us and on the salvation he brings in the atoning death and mighty resurrection of Jesus Christ. This truth is the foundation of life. - IN: Our church should be made up of disciples who make disciples. We want to train, teach and grow in deep relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We will teach the Gospel to our children and youth, challenging them to live for Jesus.
- OUT: All of this will equip us to go out into the world and honor Christ as Lord. In the home, the workplace, and our city, we will be witnesses. We will invite people into our church to hear the Gospel, and we will see spiritually dead people raised to new life. As the power of the Spirit works within our corporate worship and fellowship and training, we will be witnesses to our community, our city and the world.
NAPC desires to increasingly live out this mission beyond its suburban context by planting a gospel-centered presence in Linden.
Key Responsibilities
- The Campus Pastor will provide visionary leadership for the launch of the Linden campus, setting direction and cultivating a clear sense of mission from the outset. He will intentionally build deep, trust based relationships within the Linden community, recognizing that credibility is formed through consistency and presence over time.
- He will develop and lead weekly worship gatherings and discipleship environments that are both biblically grounded and contextually relevant. In addition, he will raise up and equip local leaders and volunteers, empowering others to take ownership of ministry and mission.
- The Campus Pastor will actively partner with existing ministries, working collaboratively to strengthen what is already happening in the community. He will also engage in community development and practical care initiatives, demonstrating the love of Christ in tangible ways.
- Finally, he will faithfully shepherd and disciple individuals and families while establishing systems and structures that support long term sustainability and healthy growth for the new campus.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of ministry leadership experience
- Demonstrated commitment to long-term urban ministry
- Experience in church planting or community-based ministry preferred
- Alignment with EPC theology and Reformed doctrine
- Proven ability to lead, disciple, and develop teams
- Background in organizations such as church ministry, Young Life, Cru, or similar is beneficial