About Northridge Friends
The purpose of Northridge Friends Church is to lift up Jesus Christ that all people may be drawn unto Him, to the glory of God.
As disciples of Jesus Christ we:
- worship God
- care for one another
- reach out to the lost and hurting.
Scroll down to meet our staff.
We Believe:
...the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
...there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
...in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His death on the cross as the only sacrifice sufficient for our salvation, in His bodily resurrection, and in His personal return in power and glory.
...that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, new life given by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
...in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
...in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
...in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Staff:
Ben Staley - Senior Pastor
Ben has been the Senior Pastor at Northridge Friends since 1990. He considers it a tremendous joy to be leading a great church where the people long to grow closer to Christ, care for one another, and reach out to anyone in need with the love of Christ.
Jesse Penna - Youth Pastor
Jesse loves his job as Youth Pastor at NFC! He began working with the youth here as a volunteer in 2000, then moved into Assistant Youth Pastor. He has been our full time Youth Pastor since 2004.
Francis McKinney - Maple Gardens & Visitation
Francis conducts a service each Sunday at Maple Gardens Village retirement center. He also visits those who are hospitalized or homebound, and ministers to senior adults at Northridge.
Francis considers it a privilege to minister God’s love to those in need, and says, “It is a joy to be a part of the Northridge family.”
Lauren Sill - Pastor of Adult Ministries and Spiritual Formation
Lauren joined the Northridge staff in October, 2007 as the Pastor of Adult Ministries and Spiritual Formation. Her passion in life and ministry is to draw and encourage others into deeper relationships with Jesus Christ and one another.
Lauren says, “I am convinced of the significance of authentic, Christ-centered community as the primary way that we grow in discipleship, spiritual formation, evangelism, and service. I am really grateful to be part of the Northridge community and look forward to what God has ahead for all of us.”
Doug Riney - Minister of Music
Doug has been the Minister of Music here since 1988. The Adult Choir rehearsals are always concluded with a time of prayer for our church, for the needs of those we love, and thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness.
Debby McElroy - Secretary/Treasurer
Debby moved into a full-time position as Secretary in September, 1998, and added the Treasurer’s job to her responsibilities in September, 2002. She sees her purpose as taking care of the detail work of the church, freeing the pastoral staff to do their ministry.
Debby loves being an Adult Sponsor with the Sr. High Youth group, and has traveled with them on several short-term missions trips.
Debby says, “I thank the Lord that I am allowed to serve Him through this job.”