Northwest Presbyterian is a PC(U.S.A.) church, pastored by the Reverend Timothy T. Boggess. We offer a warm and welcoming place for those seeking a church community in the heart of a busy, bustling city. The church is located on a beautiful, wooded 13-acre campus on Northside Drive, south of Mt. Paran Road, in the Buckhead community. A hot breakfast is served at 9:00am, followed by Sunday School at 9:40am, and Worship at 11:00am. Service and mission projects include Habitat for Humanity, Buckhead Christian Ministry, FCS Urban Ministries, Thornwell Children's Homes, Calvin Court Presbyterian Home, Common Ground, and the Clifton Night Shelter,.
Keywords: PCUSA, Presbyterian, Buckhead, Worship, Ministries
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Northwest Presbyterian Church was established in 1960 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2010. During this time, the church has only had three pastors: founding pastor, the Reverend Chilton (Chick) Thorington, followed by the Reverend Randy Calvo, Jr., and the Reverend Timothy Boggess, who came to Northwest in June 2008.
What is your primary product or service?
Sharing the message of God's love within our families, our community, and beyond.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Northwest, a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is a moderate size church in membership with approximately 300 members and growing, but large in heart, warmth, community service, and missions.
We offer a free hot breakfast each Sunday morning before Sunday School, and during the winter, we gather by a massive fireplace in the Narthex before and after worship to warm hands, feet, hearts, while visiting with each other.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Northwest Presbyterian Church is located at 4300 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327. Remember not to confuse Northside Drive with Northside Parkway.
Coming south on Interstate 75, take the West Paces Ferry Exit, get in the left lane on exit ramp, turn left off exit and proceed on West Paces Ferry to 2nd traffic light (Northside Drive). Turn left on Northside Drive and proceed 2 miles. Northwest Presbyterian Church is on the left (past the Fire Station).
From downtown Atlanta on Interstate 75, proceed north to Mt. Paran Exit. Bear right on Mt. Paran Road; proceed to corner of Mt. Paran Road and Northside Drive (Country Store on left). Turn right and Northwest Presbyterian is 1/2 mile on right.
Which areas do you service?
Northwest's membership comes from all over Atlanta, beginning in Buckhead, where the church is located, to College Park, Marietta, Roswell, Smyrna and beyond.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The pastor, the Reverend Timothy Boggess, is head of staff. Other staff include Office Manager, Susie Boartfield; Office Assistant, Scott Mize; Christian Educator, Sallie McDaniel; Youth Minister, Jaime Brewington; Director of Music, Drew McMillan; and Finance Manager, Bill Winter.
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday Schedule: 9am Free Hot Breakfast; 9:40am Sunday School; 11:00am Worship. Check our website at www.nwpcatlanta.org for dates and times of Wednesday Night Supper, and Sunday Lunch Together.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm; Friday, 9am-1pm