College Students

Our ministry to college students

The College Ministry at NSCBC exists to connect students with the congregation and encourage discipleship relationships.

We love that we are so close to Endicott College, Montserrat College of Art, Salem State University, North Shore Community College and Gordon College, and having students from these colleges add to the life of our church.

Our church is deeply-rooted, multi-generational, and local. We offer a unique opportunity amidst college life to relate with kids, families, senior citizens, and everyone in between; we’re just 5 minutes from Gordon and Endicott, and 10 minutes from downtown Beverly, a worshipping community in the neighborhood you now call your own.

Dates and details

Our Sunday morning services are currently at 10am. If you would like a ride to church you can signup using the link in our weekly email (see below!) or email richard@nscbc.org

Sunday September 19, 11.30am-12.30pm is our first college lunch of the semester! Join us for lunch on the church lawn, meet other people from the church, as we discuss how to make the most of the semester.

Keep up to date

Sign up for our college student email to find out about upcoming events and ways that you can be involved in the life of our church and the wider North Shore community.

So what does the college ministry look like at our church?

First, the college ministry exists to connect students with the congregation – think of it like an entryway. We have college events from time to time to let you “come in from the cold” of visiting churches, events where you can learn some names and meet some people like you. However, we know that our church is best suited to serve college students who aren’t looking for more time with college students. The real riches of being a college student at NSCBC are what the college ministry aims to connect you to: The worship service, adult small groups, christian formation classes, and ministry opportunities. Second, the college ministry encourages discipleship relationships. There are some unique opportunities and challenges for Christians in college, so we want to address questions and concerns that might not come up in the worship service or Sunday School classes. We believe the best way to meet the most needs in the most fitting way is through individual discipleship. If you’re interested in being discipled by a mature Christian in our community, we’ll find someone to take you out for lunch or a cup of coffee, no strings attached, to talk about growing your faith in college. If you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to continue meeting throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

College Lunch: Stay after the service for a lunch with other college students and a chance to get to know others from the Church. Sunday September 19, 11.30am-12.30am Fall Fire pit event: Friday September 24, 7.30pm - 9 pm. Join us around the fire pit for snacks and games and a chance to connect with others. More details to come soon!