We are a loving, friendly church located at 1838 S. Coy Rd. here in Northwood. Our mission is to be salt and light, and to love our community back to God. Our focus is on loving our neighbor, and on making our community stronger by sharing the same grace and love that we have been shown by God. Our congregation is truly a family- we worship and study the Word together, seeking to know Jesus more and striving to be more like him.

Under the leadership of Pastor Brent Smalley, Northwood Church of God engages the world around us through welcoming church services and fun community events. Our sermons and teachings are built on Biblical truths, and we anticipate that you will be encouraged, uplifted, and challenged when engaging with the Word with us. 

We would love for you to join us online this Sunday on our Facebook page! Our social media pages will be updated often with information on when our church services and programs will be held in person again. 

Jesus is Lord. The singularity, the exclusivity, the divinity of the one Lord Jesus is central to who we are. He is the Bread of Life. The Water of Life. The Lamb of God. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. The one Mediator between God and humankind. The Lord of lords, the King of kings. The Son of Man. The Son of God. The Word become Flesh. The Name at which every knee shall bow. Jesus is the subject (Acts 2:36)

Holiness. The Person, the work, and the power of the Holy Spirit is fundamental to who we are as a people. We unabashedly own the truth that the Spirit can transform us, possess us, equip us, and empower us. It is the work of the Holy Spirit that sanctifies us, makes us holy, sets us apart for sacred service, and seals us for eternity’s sake. It is the Spirit that convicts us of sin and enables us to overcome sin. It is the Holy Spirit that can breathe supernatural gifts into us, for Jesus’ sake. He is the Comforter promised by Jesus and the witness of our redemption (Gal 5:22–23).

Unity. We are a people uniquely called by God to be a catalyst for Christian unity, believing that the division of the body of Christ is hell’s greatest weapon to thwart heaven’s ends in this world. We are convinced that the splintering of the body is not the Lord’s work, but the enemy’s; we believe that hell trembles at the prospect of a people united, redeemed by the blood, and possessed by the Spirit (John 17:21).

The Great Commandments. Love God with your whole self. And, love your neighbors as yourself. The Scripture tells us this is the sum of the Law and the Prophets. When a teacher of the Law sought to test Jesus (Luke 10), asking, “What must I do to have eternal life?” Jesus asked him what he read in the Scripture. When the man replied with the Great Commandments, Jesus approved, saying, “You have answered well; do this and you will live.” It was this exchange that birthed the seminal parable of the Good Samaritan. As a people in the pursuit of holiness, the Great Commandments clothe us.

The Supremacy of Scripture. We are a people of the Bible—the Old and New Testaments, supernaturally inspired, preserved across time, cultures, and continents, delivered to us, useful for reproof and instruction, for righteousness. The Scripture is our backstop, the ultimate field of inquiry and judgment, the measure of conduct, faith, and practice. Whatever the question, whatever the test, whatever comes before us, in the end, it is the Scripture, above all other disciplines, that informs and defines us. All other sources of knowledge fall beneath its shadow (2 Tim 3:14–17).

Great Commission. To go and make disciples is the divine privilege and responsibility given to each of us. We champion the work of evangelism and discipleship in our own neighborhood, as well as the sending of international and home missionaries to places beyond our individual reach (Matt 28:19–20).

Kingdom of God. The rule and reign of God is a present reality to be embraced and experienced today. His kingdom is not of this world, and will therefore never be about earthly politics. As children of God, the spiritual riches of the King of kings are ours to claim and steward as we preach the good news of the kingdom to the world (Luke 17:20–21)

The Trinity. Though difficult for the human mind to fully comprehend, our one God expresses himself in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity serves a unique role to bring God glory and accomplish his purposes in the world (Gen 1:26; 2 Cor 13:14)

Women in Ministry. The distributions of gifts by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the body of Christ is not determined by gender. God has poured out his Spirit on all people, and both sons and daughters will prophesy—and teach, and shepherd the flock. In Christ, in the kingdom of God, that which once divided us—Jew, Gentile; slave, free; male, female—no longer separate. From the earliest days of the Church of God movement, we’ve celebrated the ministry leadership of outstanding women clergy and continue to do so (Acts 2:17; Gal 3:28).

Beliefs from the Church of God ministries website HERE

We have resumed meeting in person every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. At this time, masks are optional.

We continue to do our Live@5 on Wednesdays for those who are unable to attend service on Sunday morning.

If you are interested in getting involved in one of our church ministry programs, we would love to help you find the perfect place for you to grow in your walk with the Lord! Our groups, such as our Adult Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Discipleship Groups and Women's Ministry- are designed to provide you with fellowship, accountability, and personal growth no matter your age or personal background. If you are interested in joining a group and would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us today! All are welcome, and we would love for you to get involved. 

If you would like to make monetary donation towards our church's mission, we have a convenient way to give right here on our website! Simply click the "donate" tab to be directed to our convenient and secure donate button. We are currently accepting donations through PayPal, which will allow you to use your payment method of choice to send your gift directly to the church. Any amount of tithe, offering, or donation is a blessing- and your gift goes right back to fulfilling the good work that we have been sent out to do. 

Yes! We would love to hear how we can pray for you. Fill in the form under the "Contact" tab or the "Request Prayer" button, and your message will be sent directly to our church staff. You have the option to remain anonymous, though your message always remain confidential to our prayer team. 

There are many ways to contact us here at Northwood Church of God. If you would like to give the church office a call, the number is (419) 691-1376. You can send us an email directly at pastor@northwoodcog.com, or fill out the convenient contact form on our "Contact" page here on our website.