Northgate U

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.

There is a planning team consisting of the Senior Pastor, the Director of Community Life, and the Director of Northgate U 

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.

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

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.

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.

No. Some classes meet Sunday mornings when children attend Sunday school. 

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

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

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

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

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

Registration occurs in the lobby beginning about a month before classes start. You can also click on the available class listed above to register online.

Generally leaders of Northgate you are members of Northgate occasionally guest instructors with advanced degrees in theology,  Bible or expertise in a specific area are invited to teach. 

Contact Lani Sinclair (northgateu@ngate.org)

Before you, divorce, GriefShare, Divorce Care, Loss of a spouse are offered every term. Surviving the holidays 2 hour events are offered every November and December. Prepare to Last is offered annually in the Spring.  

Contact Robin Ahlering ( Robin@ngate.org)or Lani Sinclair (lani@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.

The delivery method for each class is assessed by the planning team and accommodating the preference of the leaders. Online delivery through zoom was implemented due to Covid. The Northgate U webpage indicates whether a class is in-person or online.

Most materials are shipped directly to your house. Materials developed in-house will be available on the first session of your class.

It depends based on the class. The registration form will give you an option to select “shared materials”, if you and your spouse can share a book. You will receive a reduced rate for shared books.

No. The class is a facilitated discussion between the spouses, so both must attend.