Welcome back, students!

Welcome back, students!

This week, Virginia Tech opens its dorms for the return of students. There are more than 6000 new students arriving on campus! At Northstar, we are overjoyed to be able to minister to collegians and grad students, and we take seriously the opportunity to reach,...
Connect Olympic Partay

Connect Olympic Partay

U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! On Sunday evening, Connect gathered to cheer on the good ol’ USA in the Olympics. I am not sure if everyone was more excited about the Olympics or Sharon Shockley’s little taste of heaven–brownies. First up was the diving. Comments...
Welcome Week with Connect

Welcome Week with Connect

Well, the time is finally upon us. Summer is winding down, and the fall semester is just around the corner. This means that classes are starting, homework is being given, and you are spending long nights alone in the library working on assignments you waited until the...
Connect Game Night

Connect Game Night

On Saturday evening, July 9 the Northstar Connect (college) ministry is hosting a Game Night at Jeff & Carolyn Noble’s house! There will be lots of food, fun and games. It will be a great time to hang out and “connect” with other college students...
Meet Erin Petersen, our Interim College Minister

Meet Erin Petersen, our Interim College Minister

When Adam Wilson announced in March that he and Jenn and Selah would be moving to North Carolina to enroll in seminary full-time, we knew we’d miss them immediately. We also celebrated with them in their new faith adventure. Simultaneously, we began to pray that...
Summer Spiritual Growth Plan

Summer Spiritual Growth Plan

As many students excitedly prepare for the upcoming summer months, we wanted to offer a resource to help you be intentional about your spiritual growth. Often when our schedules change, we neglect our own discipleship. Positive habits (Bible reading, small groups,...