Aaron Peck

Aaron grew up in nearby Roanoke, Virginia. He went to Bluefield College where he studied Behavioral Science and Christian Studies.

In his spare time, Aaron enjoys watching movies, reading, and spending time with friends. His favorite movie is Back to the Future and he probably owns one too many Superman t-shirts. He also loves to write and blogs regularly at The Confusing Middle.

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Disaster Relief in Gatlinburg

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In recent weeks, we have all seen news footage of the destruction left behind after wildfire swept through Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Southern Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief Team is mobilizing a group that will head out this week to help. Northstar member Steve Bodtke will be joining this effort. Steve was recently interviewed by Roanoke station WSLS about the upcoming relief effort. (click …

December Nights – Christmas Concert

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Each year, our first Sunday celebrating December Nights is set aside as a time to enjoy music from not only our worship team, but from our children’s ministry as well! Last Sunday, Northstar was blessed to experience songs from our Jumpstart and Bloom kids, who shared classic carols and newer songs about the birth of Jesus.

Bags of Joy – Thank You!

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Last month, on Missions Sunday, we put out the call for our members to participate in Bags of Joy. Northstar Family, you came through! Thank you for all you do throughout the year! Thank you for stepping up and filling these Bags of Joy! You truly show what it means to Be the Church!

Acts Reading Plan

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Have you ever been reading through any of Paul’s letters and wondered about the context? Why was Paul writing to the Galatians? Where was he as he wrote a letter to the church at Ephesus? What was he struggling with as he wrote to Timothy? As we study the book of Acts through our current sermon series, we see Paul …

Meet Brooke Beyer

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Though Pastor Appreciation Month is technically over, we still want to take time to appreciate and get to know our church staff. Today we get to know Brooke Beyer! What do you do at Northstar? Discipleship Coordinator Outside of Northstar, what do you do? Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech in the Accounting and Information Systems department Where did you attend …

Meet Lindsay de Gastyne

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Though Pastor Appreciation Month is technically over, we still want to take time to appreciate and get to know our church staff. Today we get to know Lindsay de Gastyne! What do you do at Northstar? At Northstar I help the staff in a supporting role and do general office tasks like supply checks. I get to use my writing …

An update from the Philippines

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As we approach Missions Sunday, we are reminded of those with whom we have partnered in the mission field, both at home and around the world. Northstar’s own Stephanie Tripodi has provided us with an update on her life, work, and faith walk. Hi friends! I’m coming up on five months living here in Manila. I can’t believe how fast …

Meet Matt Simpson

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Though Pastor Appreciation Month is technically over, we still want to take time to appreciate and get to know our church staff. Today we get to know Matt Simpson! What do you do at Northstar? GAP Minister Where did you attend school? Liberty University What was your major/minor? B.S. in Speech Communication with a minor in Biblical Studies What is …

Meet Dave Farris

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Though Pastor Appreciation Month is technically over, we still want to take time to appreciate and get to know our church staff. Today we get to know Northstar Pulaski’s campus pastor, Dave Farris! Dave received his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism/Outdoor Recreation from Radford University and went on to get an MA in Pastoral Leadership/Church Planting from Cincinnati …