Northgate U

Northgate U is a fun, classroom-style environment where adults learn and apply solid Biblical teaching & life skills.

About Northgate U

Pursuing God in a small classroom environment.

What is Northgate U?

Northgate U is a fun, classroom-style environment where adults learn and apply solid Biblical teaching & life skills. Take responsibility for your spiritual growth & take advantage of this great opportunity to:

Develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with God
Connect with other adults through shared experiences
Find encouragement, support and accountability
Engage in open conversation in a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere
Learn practical applications for daily Christian living
Learn valuable life skills that help you succeed

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Courses are offered throughout the year; check back frequently for schedules.

Why you need Northgate U

The purpose of these courses are to help you structure your life, worldview and mission according to the unique plans God has for you. All Northgate U courses fall into one of four tracks:

Biblical Studies: gain a deeper knowledge of God's Word
Ministry & Leadership: prepare to serve wherever God leads you
Life: integrate Christian beliefs into your everyday life and find support for everyday challenges including divorce care, grief support, mental health understanding, and so much more.
Theological Studies: learn to articulate what you believe & why

Scholarships & Support

Fees are nominal to pay for materials and scholarships are available.

We're Ready To Help

If you would like to know what Northgate U is all about, have technical issues, or are in need of a scholarship, please let us know. Our Northgate U team is ready to help.

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General Inquiries

Please reach out to our team for all Northgate U information or call (707) 747-5855.

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Tech Support

Some Northgate U offerings will be held online. For any technical assistance, please let us know.

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Scholarships

Please reach out to our team for scholarship information or call (707) 747-5855.

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Available Classes

Get ready for this semester's class offerings! Visit our site often as this list is updated throughout the year.

Class Starts Septemer 8, 2024

DivorceCare

DivorceCare meets weekly to face challenges and to help you move toward rebuilding your life.

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Class Starts September 16, 2024

GriefShare

When you lose a loved one, finding understanding souls can be hard. You're not alone in feeling this profound pain.

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Classes Coming November 3 & December 8

DC Surviving The Holidays

Dreading the holidays knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?

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Classes Coming November 10, December 8 & December 16

GS Surviving the Holidays

The prospect of facing the holidays without your loved one may cause anxiety and dread. You are not alone.

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Classes & Categories

We offer many different types of classes throughout the year.

Biblical

Gain a deeper knowledge of God’s Word

Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
How to Read the Bible
Individual Book Studies

This is not a complete offering list.

Life

Integrate Christian beliefs into your everyday life

Marriage
Parenting
Finances
Spiritual Formation

This is not a complete course list.

Leadership

Prepare to serve wherever God leads you

Servant Leadership
Community Group Seminars
Evangelism
Using Your Spiritual Gifts

This is not a complete course list.

Theology

Learn to articulate what you believe & why

Systematic Theology
Comparative Religion Series
Church History
Current Topics

This is not a complete course list.

Common Questions

Here are some common questions that we are asked regarding Northgate U.

What is the mission of Northgate U?

Northgate U is a fun, classroom environment where adults learn and apply solid Biblical teaching and life skills. Take responsibility for your spiritual growth and take advantage of this great opportunity to...

Develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with God
Build community with other adults through shared experiences
Find encouragement, support & accountability
Engage in open conversation in a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere
Pursue God by learning practical applications for daily living
Learn valuable life-changing skills that help you succeed and unleash your compassion.

Is Northgate U Accredited?

No. Northgate U classes are not accredited by any other organization. The purpose of these programs is to help you structure your life, worldview, and mission according to the unique plans God has for you.

Who does the planning for Northgate U?

There is a planning team consisting of the Director of Groups, Director of Northgate U and the track leaders.

How are classes selected?

There are several ways. The pastors provide suggestions to the Planning team based on their observations of needs in the congregation. Participants also can select topics of interest on the class evaluation survey. The survey results are tallied so the planning team can use participant input to determine what to offer. Often, teachers propose classes that they want to lead.

How often are classes offered?

There are three terms: Spring, which begins in February; Summer, which begins in late May or early June; Fall, which begins in September.

How long are the classes?

The length of the class is determined by the content of the material, ranging from 1 day seminars to as long as 13 weeks. Typical classes are 5-7 weeks.

Why do I have to pay for classes?

Northgate U attempts to recover costs for the overall program. The registration fee for each class offsets the cost of participant materials, leader materials, scholarships, and promotional materials.

Is childcare available?

Yes for Sunday classes meeting at 4:00. Advanced registration and payment are required.

Why do I have to pay for Childcare?

Generally, our youth provide childcare. An adult volunteer enlists childcare workers and schedules them based on childcare registration. Registration and payment must be made in advance so we can arrange for workers. Our goal is to make childcare affordable (i.e., less than a babysitter).

What types of classes does Northgate U offer?

All classes are Christian based and fall into one of four tracks: Biblical Studies: Theological Studies, Ministry & Leadership and Life.

What is the Biblical Studies track?

Biblical Studies are designed to help you gain a deeper knowledge of God’s Word.

What is the purpose of the Ministry & Leadership track?

The Ministry & Leadership track is designed to help you prepare to serve wherever God leads you.

What is the purpose of the Life track?

The Life track is designed to help you integrate Christian beliefs into your everyday life and find support for everyday challenges.

What is the purpose of the Theological Studies track?

The Theological Studies track is designed to help you articulate what you believe and why.

How do I enroll?

Registration occurs in the lobby beginning about a month before classes start. You can also register on our website at https://thisis.church/groups/northgateu/ and through the Northgate app.

Who teaches Northgate U classes?

Generally leaders of Northgate U classes are members of Northgate. Occasionally, guest teachers with advanced degrees in Theology or the Bible are invited to teach.

How do I get a scholarship?

Contact Lani Sinclair (northgateu@ngate.org)

Which classes are offered regularly?

Before You Divorce, GriefShare and DivorceCare are offered twice a year: once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Surviving the Holidays for DivorceCare and GriefShare is offered annually, generally in November. Financial Peace University is offered as needed by the congregation or as requested by our pastors.

How do I volunteer to teach a class?

Contact Alyssa McNair (alyssa@ngate.org) or Lani Sinclair (northgateu@ngate.org). Leaders of classes typically have a background in teaching or facilitating and an expertise in the subject matter area. Leaders of classes must also be members of Northgate to ensure alignment of theology and values.

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