After 22 years, does the story of a church ever truly end? It seems it is just beginning for North East Community Church in Houston. This is a gathering of Jesus followers. They are compelled by Christ to love Northeast Houston and the nations.
North East Community Church was planted in September 2002. The church began gathering at its current location the following Easter. A group of people wanted to build a church. They wanted to follow Christ in community with other believers. They also wanted to be a joy to their city. They aimed to be sent to the nations.
Today, North East Community Church carries on that same legacy. They are a gathering of Jesus followers. They are compelled by Christ to love Northeast Houston and the nations. Senior Pastor Coleman Philley invites you to Sunday services. They are held at 9 and 10:30 AM. You can experience verse-by-verse Bible teaching. You can also discover a community committed to balancing grace and truth. There’s a place for you here.
The values that guide North East Community Church include wholehearted devotion. The love of Christ shapes and motivates every aspect of their existence. They authentically follow Jesus. They are purposed for God’s glory.
They also value the Word and Spirit. God’s word is the ultimate authority. It guides all of life. They surrender to the Holy Spirit’s direction. They desperately depend upon his power in all things.
North East Community Church is gospel saturated. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is for both believers and unbelievers. It unites them. It saturates everything they do. They live out the great commission.
They believe in committed belonging. Every person has been created for authentic community. This is found in the local church. They pursue real relationships. They experience ongoing life change.
North East Community Church also has a high calling. Every believer is called to live fully surrendered to God. They are not limited by their own capabilities. Whatever they do, they do it somewhere strategic. This is for the mission of God. They do it with excellence for the glory of God.
Finally, they have high compassion. Their heart for the lost moves them. They compassionately engage their neighbors. This includes northeast Houston and the nations. They seek to make the gospel accessible and compelling. They reach as many as possible. They do this with the love and good news of Jesus Christ.
Northeast Houston Baptist Church is located on 30 acres. It’s just south of the Kingwood area on West Lake Houston Parkway. The church is a fairly new campus. It was developed in 2002. It started as a mission church from Forest Cove Baptist.
Under the leadership of Nathan Leno, the church was growing fast. It was necessary to re-look at a master plan. It needed to fit the ministries and philosophy of the congregation. A master plan was developed in late 2006. Soon after the phase 1 component was designed. The long term master plan includes a worship center. It will seat 2500 to 3000 people. It also includes a comprehensive child’s ministry building. Adult education will be included too. To accommodate the growth until the large worship center is built, the leadership settled on a program. This program will double the capacity of the current worship center.
North East Community Church is more than just a building. It is a vibrant community. It is a place of worship. It is a place where people come together. They follow Christ. They serve their community. They spread the love of Jesus. They change the world.