Northview Bible Church sits on the north side of Spokane at 13521 N Mill Road, in the Five Mile area, where a low-slung building surrounded by parking lots fills three times on a Sunday morning with worshipers from across the neighborhood and the surrounding region. Founded as an independent, Bible-teaching congregation with its own school on the same campus, Northview has grown into a multi-generational church family whose tagline, "Because Jesus Changes Everything," appears in the sermon series and on the paw-print signage that guides children downstairs to their wing. The church's vision, drawn from Matthew 4:19, is captured in a single phrase: "Making Disciples: Everyone, Everywhere."
Sunday Mornings at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00
Gatherings are held at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 AM, each running just over an hour. Services include a block of contemporary worship music and a message from God's Word. Visitors are not singled out; instead, a friendly welcome desk sits in the lobby for anyone who wants to say hello, ask a question, or pick up a guest coupon for a free ice cream. Dress is casual to business casual, and coffee from Pittoti Coffee Roasters, a local Spokane roaster, is served in the lobby along with tea and hot chocolate.
Children are woven into the morning from the start. Nursery care for infants and toddlers from birth through age three is offered during every service, with Bible time, songs, and play in a secure, leader-staffed space. Programming for preschool through fifth grade runs during the 9:30 and 11:00 services in the children's wing, where kids join for age-appropriate worship, interactive lessons, and activities designed to help them know Jesus and share Him with friends. All children's leaders are background-checked and trained. A family room and a separate space with a live feed are available for parents who want to keep infants close while following along with the service.
Middle school and high school students meet for Bible study at 9:30 AM during the school year, giving them a clear Sunday-morning rhythm alongside their families. Services are livestreamed online for those who cannot attend in person, and the most recent message is always available on demand.
What Northview Believes
Northview's doctrinal convictions are spelled out in plain language and center on the Bible as the inspired, error-free Word of God; the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ; humanity's broken relationship with God through sin and the free gift of salvation by grace through faith in Christ; the unity of believers as the Church; and the personal, physical return of Jesus as the blessed hope of every follower. A more detailed doctrinal statement is published as a downloadable PDF for anyone who wants to read it in full.
The church's vision flows from Jesus' command in Matthew 28 to go and make disciples of all nations, and from His call in Matthew 4:19 to follow Him and become fishers of men. Everything at Northview is meant to help people encounter the gospel, grow in Christ, and multiply their faith by investing in others.
From First Visit to Family Membership
Northview Discovery is a relaxed gathering held on the last Sunday of every month right after any morning service. Newcomers meet staff, hear the story of the church, and learn about the many ways to get involved.
For those ready to go deeper, the church lays out a clear set of next steps. Following Jesus explains the gospel and offers a prayer of commitment for anyone ready to trust Christ. Baptism is presented as a public declaration of faith and an act of obedience, not a means of salvation; a request form connects those interested with church staff. Rooted is a ten-week discipleship experience that meets Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8:30 PM and grounds participants in seven biblical rhythms before launching them into ongoing community. Community Groups are the small gatherings where most of the church's life takes place, with real friendships, shared study, and mutual support meeting in homes and around Spokane during the week.
Children: Nursery, Sunday Morning, and EPIC
Northview's children's ministry treats kids as disciples in their own right. On Sunday mornings, preschool through fifth graders head downstairs to the children's wing for engaging worship, interactive Bible lessons, and creative activities, following the paw prints. On Wednesday evenings during the school year, EPIC welcomes K through fifth grade for bold Bible lessons, creative crafts, silly science, wonderful worship, and great games. A family portal gives parents access to lesson information and updates throughout the year. The nursery continues to care for infants and toddlers during every service so parents can worship with full attention.
Students: Middle School and High School
Students in grades six through twelve have their own ministry with a clear rhythm. Sunday morning Bible study starts at 9:30 AM during the school year, and weekly youth groups meet during the week: high schoolers gather Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, and middle schoolers gather Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8:15 PM. Camps, retreats, and summer mission trips round out the year, giving students the chance to own their faith and live it out beyond Sunday mornings. The student pastor, Caleb, can be reached directly.
Northview Christian School
Sharing the church's campus is Northview Christian School, a half-day preschool and kindergarten program that has served Spokane families for years. Three-year-olds may enroll in a Tuesday-Thursday class ($240 per month) or a Monday-Wednesday-Friday class ($275 per month). Four-year-olds may choose a Monday-Wednesday-Friday class ($275 per month) or a five-day transitional kindergarten ($340 per month). Five-year-olds may choose either transitional kindergarten ($340 per month) or full kindergarten, which runs a slightly longer day from 8:45 AM to 12:15 PM ($365 per month). A registration fee and May tuition are due at sign-up.
The school's teachers are experienced Christian educators who model faith alongside letters, numbers, colors, and shapes in a hands-on, age-appropriate environment. Early childhood is treated as a critical time to shape how children see themselves, others, and God. The school can be reached at 509-467-6014 or felicia@northviewbible.church.
Adult Ministries for Every Season
Northview offers four adult ministries that meet people where they are. Men's Ministry gathers for "First Things First," a Wednesday morning Bible study at 6:30 AM that walks through the upcoming Sunday sermon passage and prays together, along with smaller accountability and discipleship groups throughout the week. Women's Ministry runs studies, retreats, and gatherings that connect women to one another; two studies of the Gospel of John are currently on offer: a Wednesday morning Precept study from 9:45 to 11:30 AM and a Monday evening study from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, with nursery and homeschool childcare provided for the morning session.
Young Adults, for college students and twenty-somethings, meet for Bible study and conversation in the Student Center at 11:00 AM on Sundays, with a GroupMe keeping everyone connected to activities and service projects between Sundays. Northview Active, the ministry for retired adults, includes a Tuesday morning Bible study from 10:00 to 11:30 AM and a monthly luncheon on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM, where guest speakers and good food draw a regular crowd.
CARE: Walking Through Hard Seasons Together
The CARE Ministry gathers several resources under one banner. Restorative Soul Care offers one-on-one spiritual companionship, prayer support, biblical guidance, and referrals to professional counseling for those navigating grief, doubt, or overwhelming transitions. Set Free is a multi-week course on Wednesday evenings (6:15 to 8:30 PM) that walks through the foundational truths of who God is and who the believer is in Him, addressing fear, shame, painful pasts, and stagnant faith, not just for people in crisis, but for anyone ready for a deeper walk with Christ.
GriefShare meets Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM and runs thirteen weeks, working through topics from loneliness and anger to hope and resilience. Benevolence Resources provides emergency assistance with utilities, food, temporary housing, medical bills, and transportation for those connected to the church family. Visitation Ministry sends volunteers into homes, hospitals, and care facilities to sit with members who cannot attend services in person, providing presence, prayer, communion, and encouragement. The CARE team emphasizes that no one in the Northview family should walk through challenging times alone.
Missions: For Spokane and the World
Northview supports twenty global mission partners serving across the United States and around the world, with long-term relationships spanning Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. The church also partners with a network of local ministries in Spokane addressing food security, vulnerable families, homelessness, and gospel outreach. Short-term teams are sent regularly to work alongside these partners, and the local and global partners list specific organizations and describe ways to get involved.
Serving, Giving, and Staying Connected
Serving teams include Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, Hospitality, Worship and Tech, and Missions and CARE, with openings for lead teachers, classroom assistants, EPIC leaders, nursery caregivers, and welcome-team greeters. A "find your place to serve" form connects newcomers with a team that matches their gifts.
Giving is available through a secure online portal, in the lobby's donation boxes, or by mail to the church address. A separate "Deacon's Benevolent Fund" option in the giving menu routes gifts directly to emergency assistance for those in crisis.
Messages are available on demand through the church's sermon library, podcasted on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and posted on YouTube. A weekly bulletin, current news, community group notes, and the week's worship set are all posted online. Visitors can let the church know they are coming through a short form.
Northview Bible Church is led by a team of elders: Chris Bowers, Steve Erb, Nathan Mulkey, Brian Rochelle, David Warren, and Shane Wibel, along with a pastoral and support staff. The church office can be reached at 509-466-1770 or office@northviewbible.church.