Church Profiles

The Show Must Go On

All the big productions and illustrated sermons are designed around the idea of having something congregants can invite their friends to.

A God-Shaped Vision

Back in 2001, the leadership team at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, launched a vision plan that laid out some lofty goals....

A Home Away from Home

To meet the needs of people in their reach in a time when people have so many views of church, the pandemic and the issues they face, New Day uses a variety of approaches to reach the diverse population.

New Jersey Church Creates Congregation for People With Disabilities

Friends to Friends Community Church in New Jersey welcomes people with developmental and physical disabilities.

UMC Merger Brings New Life to Dallas Community

Oak Cliff UMC dissolves, becomes incorporated into Tyler Street UMC.

Florida Church Still Going Strong After 175 Years

Since 1840, First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville has remained a staple of the northeastern Florida community.

Texas Church Inspires Hundreds of Adoptions

Ministry at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, educates, equips and mobilizes hundreds of families to adopt and foster.

Philippines: Victory Megachurch Building on Discipleship

“Our focus is on reaching the lost—not growing the church,” the founder says

A Compassionate View: King’s View Assembly of God

A Northern California Church Addresses Its Rural Community’s Biggest Needs

Congregation’s Generous Act Catches Nation’s Eye

Sycamore Creek Church in Pickerington, Ohio, ends up in the national spotlight after surprising pizza delivery driver with $1,046 tip.

Disciples Making Disciples: First Baptist Raytown

First Baptist Raytown Offers Several Avenues for Discipleship