Church Profiles

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.

First Baptist Leesburg: More Than Sunday Morning

“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.

Evangel Church: Never Stop Serving

Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.

Relentless Pursuit: Emmanuel Church

A new perspective leads to surprising growth at Indiana church.

A Little Bit More: Eastview Christian Church

Illinois church connects with after-service group chats.

Getting Connected: Two Cities Church

North Carolina church puts a big emphasis on discipleship.

More Than a ‘Product’: Heritage Church

Rebuilding teams and setting goals renews missional focus at Heritage Church.

Bridging the Past and the Future: Mariners Church

Mariners Church helps people grapple with the big questions.

Local Connection: The Local Church

Florida church focuses all its resources on supporting its community.

Going Beyond the Walls: Xperience Church

Ohio church has made its mark serving the community.

Relational Warmth: Venture Church

Venture Church bucks the notorious Seattle Freeze.