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NorthPlace is a church that believes in making it easy for un-churched or de-churched people to find and follow GOD. NorthPlace is changing the way people view church.
NorthPlace Church is an excellent place to find answers to life's questions and find comfort in times of difficulties. Regardless of church background, or lack thereof, people who attend NorthPlace hear a message of hope through Jesus Christ presented in a manner that each can understand.
What you can expect on any Sunday at NorthPlace:
- Simple services that last 65 minutes or so (maybe a few more)
- Great live music (we have ear plugs for you if you need them)
- Friendly people will help you find your way around
- Laughter: we don't take ourselves too serious
- A message that is honest, relevant, and easy to understand
- Fun, age appropriate kids ministries
Whether you’re single, married, single again, with or without children, young or old — we invite you to experience NorthPlace Church. |
To connect people in our community, with relevance and realness, to a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Connecting people to God and with each other
- Creating opportunities for Spiritual growth
- Cultivating passion(s) to follow and serve our Creator
Like our tag line says, "we want to change the way you view church". Our message is in plain English, and our purpose is simple & clear. There is zero pressure, but there is amazing opportunity here at NorthPlace. Our services are fun, exciting, simple and refreshing. Come however you want, and enjoy some coffee on us. |
Chris Carroll
Lead Pastor
 
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Chris originally grew up in Houston (actually Pearland / Alvin area). After going away to college at Southwestern AG University where majoring in Education. He ended up back in the Houston (Pasadena) area youth pastoring. In Pasadena, Chris met his beautiful and amazing wife Beth. They have 4 beautiful and wonderful daughters (yes that's 4). After 14 years of youth ministry, Chris & Beth ventured out and began pastoring a church in the Woodlands area. They are now enjoying life and leading at NorthPlace.
Full Name: Christopher Jay Carroll
Ministry Role: Lead Pastor
Life motto: If you can't buy it at the Apple store then you don't really need it.
Favorite scripture: How can you pick just one?
John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
Things that fascinate me: The Universe, those cool gadgets at Brookstone, HDTV, good design graphics.
People I would like to meet: Jesus, Elvis, Mike Rowe, anyone who walked on the moon, and Walt Disney
One thing people don't know about me: I grew up around horses, I cleaned stalls for my weekly allowance. Then spent all my money at the local skating rink.
Hidden talent: I can talk like Donald Duck.
What sport are you NOT good at? badmitten and fencing
Quirks: I talk real fast, and I don't spell real well. (u wil probbaly fnid mayn erors on tihs websiet)
What makes you laugh? my kiddos, Brian Regan, Spongebob, and TV shows like "wipeout"
Least favorite things to do: Laundry, vacuum, and to spray paint furniture white. yuck.
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Beth Carroll
The Official Chris Moderator and Nursery Coordinator
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Beth was born in Pasadena, TX and grew up at Faith Assembly Church in Pasadena, where she met her wonderful husband. They started their life together in 1998 and have enjoyed many years together in ministry. Their family has been blessed with four beautiful daughters, and so Beth is living her dream of being a wife and mother.
Full Name: Belinda Beth Burleson Carroll
Ministry Role: Pastor's wife
Life motto: To please the Lord in everything I say and do
Favorite scripture: Psalms 119
Things that fascinate me: Cooking shows, my children, my husbands intellect (edited by pc)
People I would like to meet: Jesus
One thing people don't know about me: That I have had a strong desire to learn to play the piano since I was about 4 years old.
Hidden talent: Singing- it used to not be hidden
What sport are you NOT good at? All of them
Quirks: Mumbling
What makes you laugh? Chris when he is preaching
Least favorite things to do: Grocery shopping, potty training my kids
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Ramon (Tido) Rodriguez
Worship & Student Pastor, and our official Beatles guru
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Ramon (Tido) was born and raised in Houston, he made Christ his savior during the 7th grade, and graduated high school from Jersey Village HS. After spending a couple years at Lonestar College and Global University (via correspondence), Tido went off to Southwestern AG University where he majored in Pastoral Ministries, with a specialization in Student Ministry. In between these times, Tido has led worship for several youth groups, churches, and venues. He has also been a part of Student Congress, given guitar lessons, worked as a student tutor, and basically has had a full life.
Currently, Ramon working as a computer teacher at Rosehill Christian School in Tomball and serving as a pastor on staff here at NorthPlace church.
Full Name: Ramon Fernando Rodriguez
Ministry Role: Student Pastor w/ emphasis on music.
Life motto: Who sings this song... I know
Favorite scripture: John 9:9 Some claimed that he was. Others said, "No, he only looks like him." But he himself insisted, "I am the man."
Things that fascinate me: math (because I'm not very good at it), God, iPhones, hilarious/brilliant TV commercials, MacBook Pros, graphic design, photoshop brushes, Gibson Les Pauls, Taylors, Fender Telecasters, geniuses- something about people with an above-average IQ is really intriguing, Jim Dunlop Nylon .73mm guitar picks (how do they not break?), the complex infrastructure known as the female mind
People I would like to meet: All 4 of the Beatles, Starfield, Steven Spielberg, Solomon (I'd ask how he got away with so many wives!), Jason Mraz, Steve Jobs, Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Demetri Martin (comedian), my future wife who is: Colbie Callait and/or Brooke Fraser
One thing people don't know about me: When I was a little kid, I ate a roach... gross, huh? (and I invented the internet)
Hidden talent: volley-tennis (a game I played in elementary school)
What sport are you NOT good at? I have no knowledge of these things called sports.
Quirks: Before I study/write a message/do-some-thing-important, I have to have my room cleaned, when I text message, I have to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling (even my slang is "correctly-spelled" slang!), I always literally judge books by their covers (and the texture of their pages), I secretly wish it was okay for men to carry some-kind of purse-like baggage, 'cause I hate to have things in my pockets.
What makes you laugh? crazy people like Joel Martindale, I make myself laugh quite often, pretty much ANYTHING, situational irony... ooohh, I know... when you're looking really hard to find something and it was in your back-pocket the ENTIRE time...
Least favorite things to do: Drive to the Woodlands with NO AC in the truck, I am not a fan of ironing, waking up early in the morning, sitting in traffic, drugs... definitely don't like 'em!
Full Name: Ramon Fernando Rodriguez
Ministry Role: Student Pastor w/ emphasis on music.
Life motto: Who sings this song... I know
Favorite scripture: John 9:9- Some claimed that he was. Others said, "No, he only looks like him." But he himself insisted, "I am the man."
Things that fascinate me: math (because I'm not very good at it), God, iPhones, hilarious/brilliant TV commercials, MacBook Pros, graphic design, photoshop brushes, Gibson Les Pauls, Taylors, Fender Telecasters, geniuses- something about people with an above-average IQ is really intriguing, Jim Dunlop Nylon .73mm guitar picks (how do they not break?), the complex infrastructure known as the female mind
People I would like to meet: All 4 of the Beatles, Starfield, Steven Spielberg, Solomon (I'd ask how he got away with so many wives!), Jason Mraz, Steve Jobs, Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Demetri Martin (comedian), my future wife who is: Colbie Callait and/or Brooke Fraser
One thing people don't know about me: When I was a little kid, I ate a roach... gross, huh? (and I invented the internet)
Hidden talent: volley-tennis (a game I played in elementary school)
What sport are you NOT good at? I have no knowledge of these things called sports.
Quirks: Before I study/write a message/do-some-thing-important, I have to have my room cleaned, when I text message, I have to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling (even my slang is "correctly-spelled" slang!), I always literally judge books by their covers (and the texture of their pages), I secretly wish it was okay for men to carry some-kind of purse-like baggage, 'cause I hate to have things in my pockets.
What makes you laugh? crazy people like Joel Martindale, I make myself laugh quite often, pretty much ANYTHING, situational irony... ooohh, I know... when you're looking really hard to find something and it was in your back-pocket the ENTIRE time...
Least favorite things to do: Drive to the Woodlands with NO AC in the truck, I am not a fan of ironing, waking up early in the morning, sitting in traffic, drugs... definitely don't like 'em!
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Justin Trapp
Creative & Research Techy, mostly known for his UFC skills
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Justin and his wife Tisha came to North Place after hearing the vision Chris had for North Place and the Woodlands area. Having grown up in church all his life he wanted to be part of something fresh and relevant to the community. A creative mind, he is known for being an idea bank good or bad. He loves helping churches with their brand and marketing. He feels that we have the most important message on the planet and presenting it in a creative and relevant way should not be overlooked or discounted. Besides hangin at North Place, Justin and his wife Tisha spend their nights walking around at the Woodlands Marketstreet, browsing at Borders and catching the latest movie. He is a full time photographer/graphic designer and yes he really does love UFC. Dont bring it up in front of him, he may try his latest move on you!
Full Name: Justin Brian Trapp
Ministry Role: creative mind
Life motto: Never tell me i can't
Favorite scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Things that fascinate me: my wife, colors, technology, art, ufc, iPhones, anything out of the box, textures, composition, human behavior, cinnabon
People I would like to meet: Dana white, rich franklin, jeremy cowart, Andy Stanley, optimus prime, rob bell, Rob bell's creative assistants, the founder of cinnabon
One thing people don't know about me: I love cinnabon
Hidden talent: I make a mean raspberry creme soda.
What sport are you NOT good at: Basketball
Quirks: Have to have the room clean before eating. Hate getting gas for the car. In love with white polos. Love starbucks but don't get anything with coffee.
What makes you laugh? My wife. Irony. Sarcasm
Least favorite things to do: Swallowing cough syrup, yeesh.
Full Name: Justin Brian Trapp
Ministry Role: creative mind
Life motto: Never tell me i can't
Favorite scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Things that fascinate me: my wife, colors, technology, art, ufc, iPhones, anything out of the box, textures, composition, human behavior, cinnabon
People I would like to meet: Dana white, rich franklin, jeremy cowart, Andy Stanley, optimus prime, rob bell, Rob bell's creative assistants, the founder of cinnabon
One thing people don't know about me: I love cinnabon
Hidden talent: I make a mean raspberry creme soda.
What sport are you NOT good at? Basketball
Quirks: Have to have the room clean before eating. Hate getting gas for the car. In love with white polos. Love starbucks but don't get anything with coffee.
What makes you laugh? My wife. Irony. Sarcasm
Least favorite things to do: Swallowing cough syrup, yeesh.
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Besides our beliefs, we also hold to some intrinsic values that dictate how we operate, how we lead, and how we treat others.
- People matter more than programs.
- It is OK to have fun in church. Church should not have to be dry, stale and boring.
- Change is welcome and necessary in growing a church.
- Relationships are at the center of everything we do.
- People take notice when things are done with Excellence.
- Leaders lead by serving, not by bossing.
- All decisions are based on mission and purpose, not what other churches are doing, or what individuals necessarily want.
- People will remember how you treat them, longer than what you told them.
- Sacred Cows make good hamburgers.
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Since our beliefs are based on God's word, we believe that they are not a fad or a trend. Our beliefs start and end on God's word. We believe it is where truth begins and ends.
- The Bible is the bottom line. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thes. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)
- God is God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Duet. 6:4; Isa 43:10-11; Matt
28:19)
- Jesus is God’s son, firstborn and only born. (Matt 1:23; Heb 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; Acts 10:38)
- Man messed up and fell in sin. (Gen 1:26, 27; 2:17; 3:6; Rom 5:12-19)
- Although we don’t deserve it we can be saved. (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Rom 10:13-15; Eph 2:8; 4:24)
- Water baptism and Holy Communion are 2 ordinances of the church. (Matt 28:19; Mark 16:16; 2
Pet 1:4)
- The Holy Spirit can change and empower your life. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor 12:1-31; John
7:37-39; Acts 2:42, 43)
- We ought to live right, act right and become more like Jesus. (Rom 12:1, 2; 1 Thes 5:23; Heb 12:4;
13:12; 1 Pet 1:5,15-16)
- The church’s job is to help people find God. (Mat 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Eph 3:10; John 4:23, 24; 1 Cor
12:28; 14:12)
- God calls some into full-time ministry. (Mark 16:15-20; John 4:23-24; Eph 4:11-16)
- God can still heal. (Isa 53:4, 5; Mat 8:16, 17; James 5:14-16)
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