The Church we see is vibrant,
We see a Church whose
atmosphere is charged with the power of God, brought to life by the presence of God and fueled by the Holy Spirit; a Church on fire, resonating with songs of passionate worship and strengthened by authentic relationships.
The Church we see is not
bound by walls of fear or racism, but freely embraces diversity of color, personality, background, age and talent. It is a beautiful mosaic that reflects the image of our infinitely skilled and creative Maker.
We see a Church that
The Church we see is
The Church we see is
Our Staff
Joe & Sharla Hunt
Lead Pastors
Pastor Joe and Sharla Hunt are the lead pastors of Compass North Church. The roots of their hearts run deep for all people and they have given their life to helping people find Jesus and reach their full potential in Christ. They, with a team of 40 amazing people, launched Compass North Church in September of 2013 when they moved back to Ohio, after pastoring for 11 years in Long Beach, CA. CNC has become a thriving, life-giving church, helping people flourish in faith and is making a difference in the Akron/Canton area.
Gary Hunt
Associate Pastor / Executive Director of Community and Pastor Care
Kelly Lemmon
Executive Administrator
Trish O'Connor
Director of Next Steps
Chris Decker
Next Gen Pastor
Jon Hadinger
Worship Pastor
Megan Wayman
Dream Team Director
Ryan Lawrence
Elevate Student Ministries Director
Brooke Frazier
Content & Marketing Director
John Lemmon
Director of Campus Support
Steve Garrott
Legacy Director
Support Staff
Sarah Egonia
Star Kesner
Susan Ellis
Mari Hasinski
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Vision
Values
Then God said, “you’ve been going around in circles in these hills long enough; go north.”
Deuteronomy 2:2-3 (the Message)
TRUE NORTH
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- Nurturing a Life-Giving Culture
- Offering Grace to Everyone
- Reaching for the Next Generation
- Training Disciples for Mission
- Having a Whole Lot of Fun
Our Beliefs
2 Timothy 3:16
Nothing in creation “just happened.” God made it all.
Genesis 1:1
God is one; infinite in power, holy in nature, and personal in His love for mankind and through redemption has revealed himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4, II Corinthians 13:14, John 1:1
Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, and as such is fully God and fully man. He is the son of God in whom the completeness of God exists.
I Timothy 3:16, Matthew 1:23
Grace is the only way to have a relationship with God.
Ephesians 2:8-9
We are buried with our Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of baptism.
Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:4
Through His Holy Spirit, God lives in and through us now.
Acts 1:8, 19:1-6
The fruit and gifts of the Spirit are to be a part of the believer’s life.
I Corinthians 12, 13, 14
The church is people, not a building or a denomination.
I Corinthians 12:27
Faith is the only way to grow in our relationship with God.
Romans 5:2
There are eternal rewards and judgments. Death is a beginning, not the end.
Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 22:12, I Corinthians 3:12-15
Tithe and offerings are an expression of heartfelt worship.
2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Malachi 3:8-11
Believers should live in unity regardless of doctrinal persuasion.
I Corinthians 12:12-14
The church is to serve people like Jesus served people.
James 1:27, Matthew 25:45
Sex is a gift for marriage and Marriage is between one man and one woman.
Matthew 19:4-6, Hebrews 13:4
Healing is made available by Jesus Christ.
I Peter 2:24
Jesus is coming again.
Revelation 22:20
Love God + Love People + Change the World
Any Questions?
Compass North Church was planted by the Association of Related Churches (ARC). ARC is a church-planting organization with a goal to plant life-giving churches all around the globe. To learn more about ARC, click on their logo.
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