Northside Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Michael Landrum (Senior Pastor)

Founded 1954

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website northsidecharlotte.com/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Christology per SOF

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-preferred, inerrancy affirmed

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry presence

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Homepage does not display pastor or leadership detail — 'Our Leaders' link present but no names. Michael Landrum tenure unverified from homepage. Prior Northside Christian Academy (2024 closure) reputational concerns remain.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify preaching style

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Historically strong; once largest church in Charlotte with 6,400-member peak under founder Jack Hudson

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Seeker-friendly framing ('Seeking Jesus | Building Community'); no CRT/DEI or progressive signals visible, but no confessional depth either.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Independent — no denominational accountability

Caution

Assessment

Historic Charlotte IFB church founded in 1954 by Jack Hudson; once the largest church in the city with 6,400 members at peak. Now in a rebuilding phase under Pastor Michael Landrum with the attached academy having closed in 2024 amid financial questions. Visit with discernment to assess institutional stability and leadership transparency.

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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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