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Embrace Church: Real Transformation

The church’s success is a testament to divine grace working through flawed people, Pastor Adam Weber insists. Embrace’s goal-setting process, called “traction,” has also multiplied its congregation.

CenterPoint Church: A Steady Presence in Long Island

“Our focus is always on reaching the lost and those who are far from God. We just keep honoring God, trying to reach our community, being missional and attractional, and person by person, they keep coming through the doors.” - Pastor Brian McMillan

Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

Maryland Churches Team Up to Bring E-Readers to Zimbabwe School

Community UMC and Mt. Harmony-Lower Malboro UMC partner to deliver e-books to children across the world.

Try This: Start a Mentoring Ministry

Invest in the lives of kids without fathers by encouraging members to get involved.

Illinois Church Offers Ex-Cons Hope—and Purpose

River of Life Family Church offers ministry to help former prisoners get back on their feet.

5 Last-Minute Tips for VBS

How to make the days leading up to VBS more manageable, and possibly even more enjoyable.

How a Dying Texas Church Was Transformed Through Service

Numbers started growing at Living Proof Church once people saw that the church was helping their friends and neighbors.

A Father’s Day Lesson for Kids Without Fathers

For Father's Day, use these words to remind children of their heavenly Father.

The Elements: Hip-Hop Church Reaches Bronx Community

Pastor E, a Christian hip-hop artist himself, has found ways to incorporate the genre into everything Elements Church does.

10 Reasons Your Church Should Live Stream Its Services

The top 10 reasons churches have decided to invest in live streaming.