Church Profiles

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

Growing by Serving: New Covenant UMC

Senior Volunteers Help Connect New Covenant UMC With the Community

Crossroads Cincinnati: The Fastest-Growing Church in America, 2017

“We're excited that God’s Word is still true: The harvest is great," says Senior Pastor Brian Tome.

Eastside Christian Church: No. 2 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

"There is so much vision for the future that there’s a pervasive sense that we are just getting started."

Shepherd Church: No. 3 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

“Not a day goes by that I don’t meet somebody whose life has been changed by God’s amazing grace."

Red Rocks Church: No. 4 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

"The more rooted we seem to become, the more doors open for us in other communities, contexts and even countries."

Traders Point Christian Church: No. 5 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

"It’s thrilling and humbling all at the same time to watch our people own the mission and vision."

Elevate Life Church: No. 6 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

"Everything our church does is aimed at helping people experience God in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ."

Life Church Green Bay: No. 7 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

"We refuse to settle for less, but instead fast and pray to be found trustworthy for God to send us more people and more favor."