God has given Northland International University a burden for developing students with a unique, biblical philosophy of life and ministry. Many people call this the “Northland Heart,” a philosophy that emphasizes total abandonment of self in exchange for a dynamic relationship with God, resulting in servant-leadership. This biblical philosophy includes a strong commitment to the Great Commission through evangelism and discipleship. In any institution of higher education, students always learn more about a philosophy of life from relationships with faculty members, staff members, and other students than from classroom lessons; therefore, Northland’s faculty members strive to nurture this ministry philosophy not only by what they teach, but also by how they live. Northland teaches this philosophy through the core curriculum, carefully designed classes, and programs that immerse students in biblical life and ministry. Professors weave this philosophy into the course structure of any major a student pursues. The “Northland Heart” is also reproduced in students through the godly faculty and staff members and the students’ commitment to the “Life Touching Life” principle of discipleship and personal pursuit of God.

Northland’s Mission

Northland’s mission, since its beginning in 1976, has been to glorify God by training the next generation of servant-leaders for Great Commission living. Northland stands firmly in the stream of Baptist faith and practice. The founder of the college, Dr. Paul Patz, and the subsequent administrations have recognized the need for a Bible college that can help to rekindle a fervor and zeal for the ministry, both at home and abroad. Northland rejects the idea of a value-free education and believes all truth is centered in Jesus Christ. Consequently, the college believes that all knowledge should be filtered through Him and His Word, the Bible. The Bible should be the philosophical foundation for all subject matter, and it is a faithful guide for all subject matter and instruction. The goal of Northland is to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and daily discipleship to prepare individuals with both “hands of skill and hearts for God” (Psalm 78:72). Faculty members are committed to training individuals whose chief desire is to serve the Lord so they will be motivated to serve others in their chosen field of ministry.

Preparation for Life

For students who are living cross-centered lives and who are seeking to fulfill their calling through full-time ministry, Northland is the perfect place to be trained. Students enjoy the Christ-centered atmosphere and the fellowship of hundreds of others who share the same passion for God. The godly men and women who compose the faculty are involved in students’ lives on a one-on-one basis, and they seek to prepare students to serve wherever God leads them. Students can visit the Northland VIP Page at http://www.ni.edu/ to create a personalized Web page tailored to their specific interests. For more information, call (888) 4-NORTHLAND.

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