meet the northgate team

chris stephens

senior leader

Pastor Chris, our Senior Leader since 2014, is dedicated to building upon the rich heritage, foundation, and prophetic words of northgate. He strives to create a strong vision, healthy culture, and thriving teams that bring God's blueprints to life for our church and its people.


Star-Struck  fun fact I once played drums for Ricky Skaggs

Pizza Slice  go-to eats anything smoked, dipped, smothered, salted, baked, fried, battered

 Video  fav shows & flix Comedies, movies about justice like Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot, The Godfather, The Bourne Series, The Wizard of Oz (they threatened to take her dog)

headphones  usually listening to Worship, music with a good rhythm, podcasts dealing with issues/solutions

book  books i love (besides the Bible of course) Culture of Honor, Hosting the Presence, Supernatural Ways of Royalty

comments  conversation starters Fast cars. Travel. Business ideas. Finding solutions.

laura stephens

encounter pastor

Laura, northgate's Encounter Pastor, is passionate about creating environments for people to encounter God, hear His voice, and enter His presence together. She utilizes this dedication to oversee our worship, prayer, and prophetic ministries.


Star-Struck  fun fact A favorite childhood food was fried squirrel. I loved tucking their fuzzy tails behind my ears and pretending I had long hair with pony tails.

Pizza Slice  go-to eats Berries, chocolate, ribeye (yes, I eat the fatty parts first!), Ukrainian food

 Video  fav shows & flix MASH, Frazier, The Lord of the Rings series, Home Alone

headphones  usually listening to 80's music, podcasts/books on the prophetic, our journey to wholeness, and the incredible way God has designed our mind and body

book  books i love (besides the Bible of course) Keep Your Love On, Throne Room, Love & Prophecy, Fashioned to Reign

comments  conversation starters Unique/weird spiritual experiences. Nature. How the human mind and body works.

church staff

The staff members of our church work both on the front lines and behind the scenes to help make Sunday mornings, events, and the many ministries at northgate happen!

  • Sarah (plotner) davis

    communications director

  • chelsea diehl

    children's ministry director

  • lynnette lawson

    student ministry director

bill & amy stephens

founding pastors

Pastor Bill & Amy founded our church in 1986, and have been pillars of wisdom and leadership ever since. We are incredibly grateful for the time, prayer, and dedication they've poured into northgate. Don't miss out on the impactful messages from Pastor Bill throughout the year!


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