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Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Faith Assembly: Enter the Mission Field

Faith Assembly offers a range of ministries aimed at every age group and stage of life so people can encounter Jesus.

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Following the Presence of God: The Father’s House in California

How The Father's House church's recent building project has it poised for innovation and growth.

Lousiana Church Creates After-School Program for Students

Kilbourne Methodist Church hosts weekly program for youth, featuring food, activities and Bible study.

Simplified Discipleship: Calvary Fellowship in Florida

Founding and senior pastor Bob Franquiz explains the importance of keeping discipleship and retention simple.

Colorado Church Combines the Bible and Bull Riding

About 70 parishioners sit outside, some wearing chaps, for a sermon and praise and worship. Then the bull riding begins.

“I Was Ignored During My Visit”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

Children’s Outreach Combines Fun With Learning

New Covenant UMC in Oklahoma connects with Spanish-speaking community through weekly summer children's outreach.

Give Hope to Syrian Refugees—For as Little as $10

Give hope to refugees in Syria. Pioneers USA launches crowdfunding campaign; just $10 to participate.

A Church of Diverse Cultures

New Covenant Fellowship in Austin, Texas, boasts racial, educational and economical diversity.