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Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ: Back to Basics

Every Saturday church members divided up and spread out across Oakland, California, returning to a tried-and-true evangelism method of knocking on doors.

Vox Church: Broader Impact

Impact Groups provide consistent serving opportunities to work alongside nonprofit partners weekly, monthly or at varied times to meet tangible needs.

Calvary Church of Naperville: Calling All Champions

The church has added Champions Nursery, which serves special needs children from birth to 4 years old in a sensory-friendly environment.

550 Accept Christ at Southern California Evangelism Event

“Stand Strong Ojai turned out to be a real win for God,” says Blankenship. “It brought a revival across our city.”

First-Time Visitor Gifts: 4 Things That Should Be Included

"A gift bag, if done well, can play a major part in a person’s decision to visit your church again."

Life-Change Stories: 5 Ways to Find Them

"Telling stories is a powerful way to demonstrate God’s faithfulness in our churches and in our lives."

Life-Change Stories: 6 Ways to Tell Them

"Nothing breaks down silos like celebrating stories of life-change in your church."

8 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Congregation to Post While You Preach

"Preach the Word, and if necessary, use words. And tweets. And pictures."

Church’s Homeless Ministry Feeds Hundreds Every Week

Haywood Street UMC in North Carolina holds weekly meal for the homeless, abused and addicted in their community.

North American Mission Board Launches New Compassion Ministry

New ministry partners with local and national organizations to provide dental services, smoke detectors and block party.

Privileged to Be Called ‘Planter’: Storyline Fellowship

"What has surprised us the most in this church planting adventure? The faithfulness of God to answer prayers of desperation."