Best 10 Churches in North Kansas City

Looking for a church home in North Kansas City?

We know how overwhelming that search can be—so we put together a list of the 10 best churches in our area to help you get started. Whether you’re new to faith, returning after a long time, or just looking for a healthy, gospel-centered community, this guide highlights churches we respect and recommend. At Northtown Trinity Church, we believe the Kingdom is bigger than any one congregation, and we’re more interested in helping you find the right fit than simply adding to our attendance.

Northside Fellowship

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Northside Fellowship is a gospel-centered church committed to God’s glory, God’s Word, and God’s mission in the Northland and beyond. Their heart is to see sinners redeemed through Christ and lives transformed by His grace.

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Emmaus Church

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Emmaus Church exists to declare and display the gospel of Jesus by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples wherever they gather and go. Their mission is shaped by three core values: Creed, Community, and Commission.

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Northland Church

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Northland Church exists to lead people into a transforming encounter with God, a growing relationship with Jesus, authentic community with others, and a life of meaningful service.

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First Baptist NKC

FBCNC logo featuring a stylized road leading to city buildings with a blue sky, with text 'FBCNC A Community on Mission'.

First Baptist NKC is a community on mission—gathering wide, growing deep, and going far to reflect Jesus and share the good news. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, they’re committed to bold evangelism, dynamic worship, effective discipleship, unselfish ministry, and a caring, prayerful fellowship.

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Calvary C hapel Northland

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Calvary Chapel Northland is a missional community committed to fulfilling the Great Commission both locally and globally. Their vision is to advance the influence of Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, and equipping believers to serve with purpose and passion.

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Belong Community Church

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Belong Community Church exists to create a home where anyone can come as they are, experience God’s love, and be transformed into a disciple of Jesus. Their vision is a community fully reconciled, redeemed, and restored into the family of God through the love, justice, and mercy of Christ.

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Antioch Bible Baptist

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Antioch Bible Baptist Church is passionate about leading every generation to become disciples of Jesus who make disciples wherever they go. With a strong focus on gospel multiplication, Antioch seeks to equip individuals and families to live out their faith in their homes, communities, and around the world.

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LifeBridge Baptist

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LifeBridge exists to spread the fame of God’s name by bridging the gap between Christ and all people. Their mission is to help others know Christ through salvation and worship, grow in Christ through the Word and community, show Christ through love and service, and go with Christ to reach the world both near and far.

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Briarcliff Church

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Briarcliff Church is a Christ-centered community committed to glorifying God by sharing the gospel, growing in discipleship, and serving others with compassion. Their vision is to see a redemptive movement where all people discover and deepen a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Northtown Trinity Church

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Northtown Trinity Church exists to bring Christ to the city and bring the city to Christ. We’re a gospel-centered church in the heart of North Kansas City, passionate about helping people meet Jesus, grow in community, and live on mission for the good of our city and the glory of God.

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