How Maryland Community Church Is Growing by Serving Its Community
Maryland Community Church has grown for 100 years by staying focused on people, empowering the next generation and meeting the needs of its community.
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How Parkway Fellowship Church Stays Ahead of Growth
Parkway Fellowship Church in Texas has grown from a small church plant to two locations by staying ahead of growth while helping people take their next steps in following Christ.
‘Come As You Are’: Inside The Journey Church’s Growth
Near the University of Delaware, The Journey Church has built its identity on being "a real church for real people." Through a culture of invitation, intentional outreach to young men, and community service via its Code Red ministry, the church has drawn in college students, veterans, and families alike—offering not just Sunday services, but genuine belonging.
How Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Is Growing Across Every Generation
In a fast-changing Southern Arizona suburb, Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene has grown by refusing to choose between generations—doubling down on both its ministry to active adults and its outreach to kids and young families. Lead Pastor Craig Coulter shares how a missions-focused culture, "God-sized" risks, and a relentless emphasis on relationship have fueled explosive growth, including a new worship center breaking ground this fall.
No Gimmicks, Just Jesus
Since David Wilson first became senior pastor in 1988, Southcrest Baptist Church has grown from one Sunday morning worship service to five, with more than 100 baptisms scheduled annually. Church leaders say the secret isn’t gimmicks—it’s faithfully preaching Scripture, loving people and lifting up Jesus.
How Rolling Hills Community Church Is Growing Through Invitation
Rolling Hills Community Church is growing as members embrace their role as ministers of the gospel, inviting friends and neighbors while building community through groups, missions and local outreach.
How to Help Teens Renew Their Minds
Paul’s call to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” remains essential for today’s teenagers. Here’s how youth leaders can help students develop a biblical perspective on culture, identity and sexuality.
Why Pastors Are Unknowingly Sabotaging Their Church Media Teams
Many ministry leaders say they want to expand their reach, but behind closed doors, they are burning out the very media teams capable of helping them do it. Here is why church creatives need leadership instead of micromanagement.
How an Ohio Church Provides Critical Ukrainian Refugee Aid
Grace Evangelical Church in Galloway, Ohio, launched the nonprofit Gift of Grace Aid, which has shipped 335 containers of supplies and assisted 1,500 refugees locally with housing, transportation, and education.
How One Church Outreach Bicycle Ministry Transforms Lives in Their Community
A Pennsylvania church is transforming lives through a simple but powerful idea: providing bicycles in exchange for community service. Here’s how it works.
