Northside Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational, evangelical church. While we did not originate from a particular denomination, do not belong to a conference or denomination, and do not adhere to any one denomination’s doctrinal statement, covenant, or constitution, we pursue and welcome working together with other bodies of Christians. Seeking the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace, we have fellowship and association with many groups of Christians and Christian pursuits. We welcome opportunities for expressing our unity with the worldwide Body of Christ and working together for His kingdom.
The word “evangelical” is sometimes hard to define today. Webster’s Dictionary defines an evangelical as one “emphasizing salvation by faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ through personal conversion, the authority of Scripture, and the importance of preaching with minimal ritual.” At Northside we stand in this evangelical tradition. As a brief summary, we believe in the
- Inspiration and Authority of the Scriptures
- Existence of God
- Virgin Birth
- Deity of Christ
- Blood Atonement
- Resurrection of Christ
- Justification by Faith Alone
- Resurrection and Judgment of All Humans.
A more comprehensive doctrinal statement can be found here
Eldership
George Stephens, Tom Streeter, Charlie Nye, Norm Leonard
George Stephens
George Stephens came to Northside Christian Fellowship as pastor and teaching elder in January 2026. George, who was born outside of New York City in northern New Jersey, earned his B.A. at Cedarville College in 1982 and Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religion in 1986 from Biblical Theological Seminary, Hatfield, Pennsylvania. He pursued doctoral studies at Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, from 1995-97. God called George to ministry while a teen in a local church. His entire adult life has been focused on serving the Lord, encouraging training, and promoting the local church toward its responsibility of making disciples. Since 1987, George has served in pastoral roles at churches in New York, Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts. He was also an associate instructor for a Walk Thru the Bible Old Testament seminar in New Jersey. George met his wife, Cindy, while at Cedarville College. They have three sons and 10 grandchildren.
Tom Streeter
Tom Streeter was born in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in Topeka. At age ten he began attending Seward Avenue Baptist Church along with his parents and it was at that time he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. Two years later he and his father were baptized together on the same Sunday evening. The following years were extremely formative as he grew along with his parents and friends in a solid Bible-teaching church. Upon graduation from high school Tom entered Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, where he graduated in 1963, with post-graduate studies at Washburn University in Topeka, and Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois. It was during his years at Moody that he met Judy and they dated for three years and were married in 1964. Tom was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1964 and together he and Judy began a life-long ministry in the local church. They began married life in Florida, later moving to Illinois and then to Indiana. They have been involved either directly or indirectly in planting churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Tom and Judy enjoy time with the families of their two grown and married children, which include four grandchildren.
Charlie Nye
Charlie Nye, 73, was born in Dayton, Ohio, where he and his older sister grew up on the 20-acre farm their grandparents bought in 1907. When he was young, he considered becoming a baseball player, barber, drummer for a rock band, or a pastor (Lutheran). Instead, he settled on a career in journalism and photography, working for a weekly paper during high school. Two summers while in college, he worked for National Geographic.
During his freshman year at Ohio University, Charlie began examining his personal faith. A televised 1973 New Year’s Eve message by Billy Graham helped refocus his life. While photographing a tent revival in 1974, he recommitted his life to Christ. During graduate studies at the University of Missouri, he met his wife Lori. They were married 5-6-78 and have three grown and married children and 11 grandchildren.
They have attended NCF since its beginning in spring 2016. Charlie is Secretary/Treasurer and editor of the “Good News.” Genealogy has been his primary hobby in retirement.
Norm Leonard
Norm Leonard, 70, was born in Indianapolis, the second of two children. He attended DePauw University, majoring in botany and bacteriology. He received his MA from Indiana University and his MS from Washington University in St. Louis. Norm has taught science and biology from seventh grade to early college. Norm came to know Christ in June of 1977 after taking a New Testament class.
He and his wife, Apryl, were married June 7, 1980. Norm and Apryl have two grown and married children and two grandchildren.
Norm is retired from teaching but will be working in Wayne Township Schools as a career coach. Norm enjoys time with family and his two grandsons. His interests include the avid pursuit of growing plants indoors and out, and reading. Norm organizes NCF’s annual retreats.