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

The start of term has come and we hope you have settled into a rhythm once again, albeit one that is likely different than you had originally imagined. Even though we cannot gather as we traditionally have, the college team is committed to being with you and ministering alongside you in the coming year. We invite you to sign up for the college student email below to stay up to date on what that will look like in the weeks and months to come.

For any questions or more information about being a college student at NSCBC email Luke Rynbrandt at lrynbrandt@gordonconwell.edu or Olivia Wood at liviewood@gmail.com

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.