New Testament Church North Country, NY

One Church, Multiple Communities

Know God.
Love one another.
Make disciples.

One Church, Multiple Communities: NTC gathers as one church family across Massena, Ogdensburg, and Potsdam, helping people follow Jesus in everyday life.

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Massena Sunday 9:00 AM 265 Andrews St., Massena, NY
Ogdensburg Sunday 11:00 AM 7 Laboda Lane, Ogdensburg, NY
Potsdam Sunday 4:00 PM 33 Grant St, Potsdam, NY
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About NTC

A non-denominational church rooted in family, purpose, and mission.

NTC is a non-denominational church family with communities in Massena, Ogdensburg, and Potsdam, and part of Ministers Fellowship International. The mission is simple: Know God, Love One Another, and Make Disciples.

We often say people are not coming together for church — they are the church coming together. The building is a gathering place. The family of people is the church.

Who We Are Our History Our Beliefs
New Testament Church campus and sign in Massena
New Testament Church — one family across the North Country.

Current Next Steps

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January 30–31

Restore Weekend

A focused inner healing and freedom weekend for people ready to get free and stay free.

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February 28

Vertical Marriage One Day

A faith-filled day for couples to strengthen marriage by aligning with God and one another.

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Families

Bring the kids!

A placeholder family ministry area for children and students, designed to feel energetic, welcoming, and easy for parents to explore.

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NTC Kids Birth - 5th Grade CC Cross Current Youth Ministry

Who We Are

The whole story behind the family.

NTC is a non-denominational church family across Massena, Ogdensburg, and Potsdam, and part of Ministers Fellowship International. The church is led by Lead Pastors Greg and Jessica Hurlbut, a Pastoral Lead Team, and an Eldership Team, alongside team leaders and small group leaders who pastor the community.

1980 Started locally, serving regionally Still carrying a regional and global church-planting heart.
Church As Family

We often say people are not coming together for church — we are the church coming together. Without the people who gather in the building or tune in online, the building is only a structure. Since the beginning, God created people for one another with purpose in mind, and NTC believes the church is God's vehicle for providing family and purpose.

Leadership Today

Greg and Jessica Hurlbut grew up in NTC and served on staff in youth ministry beginning in 2005. In 2016, they transitioned into their current roles as Lead Pastors. The Lead Team handles daily operations, the Eldership Team provides oversight and accountability, and both serve alongside leaders who care for groups, teams, and the wider church family.

Greg also serves as the regional director of MFI Northeast. For more information and regional MFI events, contact him at greg@ntcmassena.com.

Greg and Jessica Hurlbut smiling together

Full Timeline

From homes and rented rooms to a church that starts and strengthens churches.

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  1. 1980A church for Massena begins

    Tom Wells led a small group of people who had been traveling from Massena to Madrid for church to establish a church in their own town.

  2. 1980Gathering from home to home

    The new church began by meeting in homes, then moved into a couple of rented locations as the group grew.

  3. 1981Andrews Street takes shape

    The Andrews Street property in Massena was purchased and construction began on NTC's first building.

  4. 1986A larger footprint and wider family

    A large addition expanded the footprint to what remains today in Massena, and Pastor Tom joined MFI (Ministers Fellowship International), a relationship that has helped shape NTC for decades.

  5. 1994A church plant and a leadership transition

    Tom Wells and others moved to Williamsburg, VA to plant a church (Life Church), and Don Curry became lead pastor in Massena.

  6. 1994–2016Churches strengthened across the region

    Pastor Don Curry led NTC while the church started and strengthened churches in Ottawa, Cornwall, Akwesasne, Malone, Burlington, Saranac Lake, and Plattsburgh.

  7. Global reachInvestment beyond the North Country

    NTC also invested in established churches in the region and in international locations including Romania, Colombia, Georgia and Uganda.

  8. 2005Greg and Jessica begin serving

    Greg and Jessica Hurlbut began serving on staff in youth ministry after growing up in the NTC church family.

  9. 2016Lead pastors for NTC Massena

    As Don and Mary Curry planted a thriving NTC church in Plattsburgh, Greg and Jessica transitioned in as NTC Massena's Lead Pastors.

  10. Recent yearsThe property is refreshed for ministry

    NTC has updated the property to better serve the ministries offered today.

  11. 202140 years of Kingdom impact

    NTC celebrated 40 years as a church with a heart and desire to continue extending God's Kingdom through people's lives and church plants.

  12. TodayStill family. Still moving forward.

    NTC remains active in the community, connected to the larger Church through Ministers Fellowship International, and expectant for where God will lead in the next 40 years.

Values

Eight convictions that shape how NTC lives.

These values are not a doctrinal statement. They describe the focus, perspective, passion, and investment that guide how NTC spends time, energy, and resources.

01

The Church Is One Big Family

You are not alone. God designed us to be together, so NTC welcomes everyone with open arms to be part of the family.

02

Culture of Authenticity

What you see is what you get. NTC believes Jesus' strength is made perfect in weakness and is not afraid to be honest about it.

03

Unity in the Capital-C Church

The local church through Jesus is the hope of the world, and NTC believes the Church can accomplish infinitely more together than apart.

04

Wholeness

God's promise of salvation is more than a ticket to heaven. With Him, people keep moving toward restoration of body, mind, and spirit.

05

The Holy Spirit Is Our Boss

NTC strives not to make its own plans as a church or as individuals. The Holy Spirit is the guide, and the church seeks to follow His lead.

06

Worship Is a Lifestyle

Worship is not only a Sunday song set. NTC worships together on Sundays and daily through an attitude of surrender in all things.

07

Everyday We Are on Mission

Missions is not only across the world. It is lived every day as NTC brings the Kingdom of God to earth.

08

Sacrifice

Faith requires action. NTC believes there is no decision too hard and no cost too high when following in Christ's footsteps to the cross.

Beliefs

Historic Christian faith, explained plainly.

What we believe shapes how we worship, how we love, and how we live on mission. These convictions keep us rooted in Scripture, centered on Jesus, and open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.

He has eternally existed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are coequal and are one God.

Scriptures: Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14.

Jesus is the Son of God.

He is coequal with the Father and Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King.

Scriptures: Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Colossians 2:9-10; 1 Timothy 6:14-15.

The Holy Spirit lives in each Christian from salvation.

The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

Scriptures: Acts 1:8; John 14:16-17; John 16:7-13; Galatians 5:25; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2.

The Bible is God's Word to us.

The Bible was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.

Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105, 160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; Isaiah 55:11.

People are the supreme object of God's creation.

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.

Scriptures: Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2; Psalm 139:13-16; Colossians 2:13-15.

Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it.

We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Scriptures: Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; Romans 5:1; Romans 5:8; Romans 10:9-10.

People will exist eternally with or without God.

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life in Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.

Scriptures: John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 25:31-34, 41.

Baptism is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.

Once we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, baptism is a way for us to publicly declare our new life in Christ. It is also a step of obedience based on God's commands and allows us to follow the example of Jesus, who submitted himself to baptism to fulfill all righteousness.

Scriptures: Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12.

In addition to essential beliefs, we have liberty in non-essential beliefs.

NTC receives believers without passing judgment on disputable matters. Each person will give an account to God, and Christian freedom should be used for what is beneficial, constructive, and good for others.

Scriptures: Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22; 1 Corinthians 10:23-24.

Connect

Simple paths for getting known and staying involved.

NTC Discipleship Pathway

Grow deeper. Live freer. Make disciples.

1. Know God
01

Connect

Whether in person or online, connection is the first step in the discipleship journey.

02

Next Steps

Complete all 4 weeks of Next Steps and take the step of water baptism.

2. Love One Another
03

Freedom Group

Complete all 12 weeks of Freedom Group and receive prophetic prayer.

04

Discover Purpose

Complete all 12 weeks and explore your calling, gifts, and place in the Body.

3. Make Disciples
05

Meet w/ Leaders

Meet with staff to discuss how your unique calling may fit into the Body of Christ.

06

Multiply

Stay tuned for a future 12-week class on how to make disciples.

We also offer other classes and prayer moments: Restore Victory Prayer, a sign-up time for extended prayer with leaders Celebrate Recovery Financial Peace
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NTC Living Outward ministry serving children

Living Outward

Our communities, the region, and the world.

01 Community care

Practical support for local needs in each community.

02 Regional partnership

Serving schools, first responders, and individual needs.

03 Global mission

Partners beyond the North Country and Short-Term OutReach Missions.

Missions trips help people use their gifts and skills to share God's love with people who need to hear the Gospel.

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Momentum

We are leaders.

As an extension site of Southeastern University and an affiliate of Portland Bible College, students can earn accredited college credits while being fully immersed in the life of the local church. From classroom learning to hands-on ministry experience, mentorship, worship, discipleship, and community life, every part of Momentum is intentionally connected to the mission of the church.

More than a college program, Momentum is a place to grow in calling, character, leadership, and relationship with Jesus while learning to serve and lead in the local church.

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Giving

Generosity is worship.

Online giving opens directly in ChurchCenter — the same system NTC uses for registrations, groups, and the church directory.

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Contact Us

New Testament Church

265 Andrews St.
Massena, New York 13662
315-769-9951
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