Church Profiles

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

A Place to Belong: Life Bridge Church

No. 30 Fastest-Growing: Life Bridge Church in Michigan Makes People Feel Like a Part of Something Bigger

One Individual at a Time: Grace Church of Greater Akron

No. 80 Fastest-Growing: Grace Church of Greater Akron in Ohio Embraces a Heart for Evangelism

Empowered Leaders: Christ Community Church

No. 72 Fastest-Growing: Christ Community Church’s Pastoral-Residency Program Leads to Growth in Kansas and Missouri

A Vision for the City: Lifehouse Church

No. 58 Fastest-Growing: Maryland’s Lifehouse Church Reaches More Through Meeting at Different Venues

Atmosphere of Grace: Journey Church

No. 60 Fastest-Growing: Journey Church in Wisconsin Credits Its People for Moving the Vision Forward

Back to Basics: Eastside Christian Church

No. 2 Fastest-Growing: Eastside Christian Church in Southern California Meets Goals via Accountability and Strategy

Hope for All: Shepherd Church

No. 3 Fastest-Growing: Shepherd Church in California Teaches That Peace Comes From Knowing Jesus

A Truth Oasis: Cornerstone Chapel

No. 9 Fastest-Growing: Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia Addresses the Culture With Truth, Knowledge and Hope