Northview Christian Life Church

K.Paul Maurer, Local and Global Outreach Pastor at Northview Christian Life Church sitting at Capstone Cafe which is in Northview.

Northview Christian Life Church began in 1980 with about thirty people meeting at Carmel Elementary School. Today, ministering to over 3,000 people weekly, Northview has its own property overlooking a sea of homes in Carmel. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with K. Paul Maurer, Local and Global Outreach Pastor of Northview, to talk about how the congregation is reaching out in love and service to the city of Carmel and beyond.

The mission of Northview is to connect people with God and to each other. The Good Neighbor Initiative is but one example of how the church truly lives up to its’ mission.

One of the many areas in Northview Christian Life Church where you can drop off healthy foods for the Brookside Community Church Food Pantry.

K.Paul Maurer describes the Good Neighbor Initiative as “a lifestyle of service that has become the heartbeat of our church.” Maurer further points out that,“We [Northview] consider the Good Neighbor Initiative as not just a program or an event, we consider it a part of who we are.” The Good Neighbor Initiative puts leadership of service projects into the hands of the members of Northview instead of just the pastors.

Rebekah Whiteman, a student and member of Northview, perhaps best describes the powerful impact of this interactive neighborhood outreach. Whiteman served at Brookside Community Church this summer. Brookside, located in Indianapolis, is a church plant of Northview. Whiteman said this about her work at Brookside, “I worked with the kids during the summer youth program. We did activities and along the way, our team would show the kids how to portray God’s love.” Regarding her own experiences, she said, “Working there has helped me better develop my patience. It has also helped me realize what God can do when we trust Him.”

Beyond the Good Neighbor Initiative, the people of Northview can be seen everywhere you look. They can be spotted at Carmel Fest handing out water or on Mother’s Day, passing out flowers at Merchant Square. Maybe your child runs cross country, in which case, Northview has their very own course on their property. Northview’s DNA is to be a good neighbor to the people of Carmel and beyond!

This community-oriented church has also partnered with organizations such as Agape Therapeutic Riding Center, Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana, Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County, Second Helpings, and Wheeler Mission Ministries. Northview sends volunteers to these philanthropic organizations to help in any way that they can.

For more information about Northview Christian Life Church, feel free to peruse their website at www.nvcl.org or visit them in person at 5535 East 131st Carmel, Indiana 46033.