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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

Faith Assembly: Enter the Mission Field

Faith Assembly offers a range of ministries aimed at every age group and stage of life so people can encounter Jesus.

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

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.

Church Supports Parents of Kids With Mental Health Issues

Heart Matters ministry at Eastern Hills Community Church in Colorado provides space for parents to share and learn.

Try This: Host a Movie Night During Memorial Day Weekend

Use the long weekend to your advantage—throw a movie night! An outreach idea for kids and families.