How can I stay informed?

What does it mean that we are a "Strategic Partner" of Northpoint Ministries?

What is the format for the worship services?

What is the leadership structure?

Why doesn't Southside Church have Adult Sunday School?

How can I become a member?

How can I be baptized?

What is the financial situation?

How can I stay informed?

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What does it mean that we are a "Strategic Partner" of Northpoint Ministries?

North Point Ministries is the parent organization of which North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Browns Bridge Community Church and several Strategic Partnership churches are a part. Southside Church is a strategic partner of North Point Ministries. That means that we have the same mission, strategy, values and beliefs as North Point Ministries but are a seperate entity. You can find out more about North Point Ministries here.

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What is the format for the worship services?

As a strategic partner with North Point ministries, we will use the sermon portion of the NorthPoint Community Church worship service a large percentage of the time. At other times, the Southside Church staff will present the sermons. The other aspects of the worship service will be "live" at every service.

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What is the leadership structure?

The phrase we use to describe the function of government at Southside Church is that we are guarded by the Elders, guided by the Staff and gifted through the membership. However, in more specific terms, the Southside Church government is built around four teams of people.

Ministry Team Representatives
Stewardship Team
Executive Staff
Elders

Ministry Team Representatives (MTR) are individuals chosen by a particular area of ministry to represent that group as a channel of communication to and from the other ministries, staff and elders. MTR's serve one-year terms and are the only group in the church, other than the Elders, that can call for a special business meeting of the church.

The Stewardship Team oversees all the financial and personnel matters. The lead pastor is accountable to the Stewardship Team in all these matters, and along with the Church administrator attends the team's meetings but without voting privileges. Stewardship Team members serve three-year terms and successive members are chosen by the existing Stewardship Team and approved by the Elders.

The Executive Staff consists of staff members selected by the lead pastor. The purpose of this group is to determine programming, give vision to the various ministries of the church, and to oversee the day-to-day operations.

Elders function primarily as discerners and shepherds and serve as the conscience and guardians of the church. Their role is to evaluate everything going on in the church in light of three things; our mission, our resources and our doctrinal statement. The Board of Elders consists of men who serve three-year terms. Successive elders who meet the qualifications of Elders/Overseers outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-11 and Titus 1:5-9 are nominated by church members and approved by a committee consisting of four elders and four MTRs.

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Why doesn't Southside Church have Adult Sunday School?

The mission of Southside Church is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We feel that this growth is sustained best in a small group environment within a home. There are several reasons why we have chosen community groups as our primary relational structure. First, not having adult Sunday School allows attenders to participate in strategic service on Sunday mornings. We have also found that meeting in a home is a safe, predictable environment where no one slips through the cracks. True accountability can be reached with a consistent group of people in a community group. People are able to benefit from the encouragement and accountability of a small group while still being part of our invest and invite evangelism strategy. Lastly, we feel that the strategy of meeting in homes is a good stewardship of our resources that would otherwise go towards adult education facilities.

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How can I become a member?

Membership here is not just having a name on a list. Being a member indicates a willingness to partner and potentially lead with us in our mission to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. To join Southside, go to http://southside.org/membership/index.html

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How can I be baptized?

We baptize children/students at a special service called our "Family Birthday Celebration". If you have a child who has trusted Christ as their Savior and would like to be baptized please contact bgreen@southside.org.

If you are a middle school student, please contact jneal@southside.org

If you are a high school student, please contact gmcevoy@southside.org

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What is the financial situation?

God has been incredibly gracious to Southside Church in His financial provisions for us. These funds have come from individuals who felt God leading them to give. However, we still need to raise funds that will give us margin in our operational budget until the regular attenders can fully support the church. If God is leading you to be a part, you can send gifts to:

Southside Church
777 Robinson Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Current Financial Status

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