NorthStar Church Network

06/10/2026

Eighteen NorthStar Women recently piloted the Practical Leadership for Church Ministry Certificate with Leland Seminary. The first group to go through the program received their certificates at the Leland graduation this past weekend. Pictured are eleven of the women in the cohort.

06/05/2026

Come join us out in the country for a great night of fellowship.

06/04/2026

What a powerful and beautiful evening of worship, fellowship, and unity. ❤️

This past Sunday, pastors and congregations from across our VA, DC, and MD community came together—Black churches and White churches worshiping side by side—as we took another step toward the prayer of Jesus: that His Church would be one.

We gathered to build relationships, listen to one another, worship together, and demonstrate that the Gospel is stronger than the divisions that have too often separated us. The work of unity is not always easy, but it is worth it—and we are grateful for every pastor, church leader, and attendee who joined us.

This is more than an event. It's a movement toward a more connected, Christ-centered Church.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Our next Multi-Cultural Worship Gathering will be September 20. We hope you'll join us as we continue building bridges, strengthening partnerships, and pursuing unity in the Body of Christ.

06/01/2026

What happens when churches unite around a shared mission? Lives are changed. 🙌

In this update, which Bryan filmed before heading out on his sabbatical, we’re celebrating the impact God is making through our NorthStar family—from 144 missional projects serving communities to practical outreach efforts that are meeting real needs and sharing real hope.

Thank you to every church, volunteer, and partner who continues to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Together, we’re making a difference far beyond what any one of us could do alone.

Share with us your church's missional projects and baptisms! Drop them in the comments or go to our website to let us know.

05/29/2026

Check out the lineup of artists coming to the Unshaken Festival on August 1 - and make sure to get your tickets before they sell out!

LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Unshaken Festival 2026: The D.C. Area's Christian Music Festival debuts on Saturday, August 1st in Falls Church, VA (10 mins from DC)! Featuring a Lineup with a combined 70+ #1 Hits - headlined by the #2 Christian Artist of the past Decade - Jeremy Camp! PLUS: Colton Dixon, Micah Tyler, Tenth Avenue North, Terrian, Andrew Ripp, Building 429, Jamie-Grace, and Blanca!

➤ For Tickets & Information: Click the "LEARN MORE" button or visit UnshakenFestival.com
🚨 All Gold Circle AND On-Stage Seats are *almost* sold out!

👉 Interested in Getting Involved? Sponsor, Vendor, Street Team, Donor, and Church/Ministry Partnership Opportunities are now available at UnshakenFestival.com/get-involved

Unshaken Festival is only made possible through the support of Northstar Church Network, Columbia Church, WGTS 91.9, World Vision, Leland Seminary, and people like You! If you believe in uniting the D.C. Area in Worship and Community, we invite you to come alongside us as we strive to make this an annual event to serve this region.

05/22/2026

Our Hispanic Pastor Leadership Team gathered this week for a time of prayer and planning.

05/15/2026

Aaron Graham, Lead Pastor of The District Church in DC, has a new book that just came out, Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies. Our staff is excited to read it, and we think you should be, too! Get your copy today - anywhere books are sold.

05/13/2026

After another six years on NorthStar staff, Bryan's on sabbatical for the next several weeks. Our staff loves serving the churches in our Network and appreciate these opportunities to refresh and return renewed. If you need anything in the next two months that you would normally reach out to Bryan for, contact his assistant, Dawn Groves, at [email protected].