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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.”

Megachurch World: 6 Global Examples of Pastoral Succession

"Every pastor is ultimately an interim pastor. In all likelihood, learning to do succession well is essential for every church leader."

Creating Church Spaces That Point to the Creator: Bayside Church in California

"Bayside’s campus is unique, but the challenges they faced are not."

Missouri Church Embraces and Celebrates Diversity

“We like to say that our church is where we come to be celebrated,” Lead Pastor Damon Duran says, “not just be tolerated.”

North Carolina Church Builds Fish Hatcheries in Kenyan Villages

Harvest Church and nonprofit team up to build self-sustaining food systems in Kenya.

A Simple Way to Boost Your Church’s Community Reach

Carey Nieuwhof: "Are you making the most of the opportunity that we now have through social media to connect with people daily?"

Alabama Church’s Resurrection Run Supports Overseas Missions

Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery holds 1K walk/run, 5K run and 10K run to fund international missions organization.

5 Ways to Measure Life Change in Your Youth Ministry

The intangible side of youth ministry deals with life change. How do you measure what’s going on in someone’s mind or heart?

Kentucky Church Creates Performing Arts School for All Ages

More than 100+ kids and adults have trained at Ashland First United Methodist Church's fine and performing arts school.