New Member Spotlight: Rachel Wilson

New Member Spotlight: Rachel Wilson

Rachel is from Abingdon, Virginia and graduated from James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Virginia) in Spring 2013. She moved to the Blacksburg area in August 2016 and currently works at a local IT company, 1901 Group, Inc. What or who brought you to Northstar? I...
The Secret to Contentment

The Secret to Contentment

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know...
New Member Spotlight: Rob Swearingin

New Member Spotlight: Rob Swearingin

“What happened to the green house?” was a question John Shockley asked me before a leadership meeting.  My response was to ask him what he meant. He then told me that he had driven past it on the way to the meeting, and someone had mowed, weed-eated, and...
The Green House comes down

The Green House comes down

On Tuesday, January 15, the beloved Green House on the Northstar land was demolished to make way for construction vehicles and site development for Northstar’s ministry center. Grading permits are on their way, and the long-awaited activity will commence! Watch...
Why I Love Serving at Northstar: Jessie Slaughter

Why I Love Serving at Northstar: Jessie Slaughter

THIS IS HOME As a student at Virginia Tech one thing I hear and see a lot is This is Home. It is true that I have found a home during my time in Blacksburg but not just on Virginia Tech’s campus. I found another home in Blacksburg at Northstar. Northstar has...