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Community Presbyterian Church: A Warm Meal and a Welcome

Visitors have described the center as a place that “restores your faith in humanity.”

Right Gear, Right Time

Keeping the gospel central is what keeps a church healthy and growing, not extravagant AVL productions.

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Texas Church Reaches Troubled Teens and Refugee Families

St. Luke's UMC in Houston seeks to bring hope and renewal to the neighborhood by using God’s transformative love.

How to Know You’re ‘Called’ to Plant: Mosaic Christian Church

"You'll never be 100 percent sure about your calling until after you've done what God has asked."

Tech Teams: 8 Ways to Prepare for Christmas Programs

Audio and visual tips for preparing for Christmas services. It's never too early to begin planning.

3 Keys to Preaching to the Unchurched: Storyline Fellowship

"How can we include the unchurched, inspire confidence in them, and avoid insider talk that alienates them?"

Financial Mentors Offer Sustainable Change at Florida Church

St. Luke's UMC in Orlando offers financial counseling for families who are living in poverty.

Try This: Recognize Fair Trade Month at Your Church

October is Fair Trade Month. Educate your community about fair trade and serve fair-trade products.

Every Youth Ministry Should Do These 4 Things

"Regardless to how large or small your youth ministry is, there are four practical things you should be doing."

Oklahoma Prison Ministry Gives Inmates New Hope Through Christ

The ministry at Destiny Life Church provides discipline, hope and discipleship to inmates.