About Us
History / Our Mission / Distinctives
Our History
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January 23, 1994 |
First service at Paradise Valley High School (Phoenix) |
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January 1, 1996 |
Mike Burnidge, Sr. Pastor, begins to preach |
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August 24, 1997 |
First service at Thunderbird Academy |
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January 1, 1997 |
Dan King, Executive Pastor, joins the team |
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January 23, 2000 |
First service at Desert Sun Elementary School |
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September 10, 2000 |
Ground-breaking Sunday for current facility |
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July 29, 2001 |
First service in Dynamite Blvd Campus |
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September 9, 2001 |
Dedication Sunday of Dynamite Blvd Campus |
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May 26, 2004 |
Purchased additional 10 acres |
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September, 2006 |
The Coffee House Video Venue launched |
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February, 2008 |
The new children's building opens |
Our Mission
North Ridge Community Church exists to do whatever it takes to turn ordinary people into POWER-filled followers of Christ.
- Prayer
- Outreach to others
- Worshiping God
- Equipped for service in a ministry
- Relationship with others and God
Eight Distinctives
Biblical
We operate within the boundaries of the Bible.
Authentic
We require authenticity in our relationships, teaching, and ministries.
Progress = Success
We measure success in terms of changed lives.
Evangelical
We love people without Christ to the same degree that Jesus does.
Culturally Connected
We strive to be creative, inovative and relevant
Family Affirming
We support and honor the family.
Servant-Led
We encourage and support servant leadership.
Motivate
Twe motivate on the basis of hope rather than guilt.
