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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.

Winter Wheels: Michigan Church Holds Indoor Bike Event for Kids

Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church provides space for kids to be active during the winter months.

Not Your Grandma’s Quilt Ministry: Kansas Church Teens Quilt for a Cause

Students at First United Methodist Church make quilts for local child advocacy center.

Teen Aviation Ministry Prepares for Takeoff in Florida

The Church at South Lake helps troubled teens turn their lives around through flight lessons.

Chain Reaction: Bike Donation Ministry Gives Needy a Hand Up

First Christian Church in Oklahoma City provides bicycles for people in need of transportation.

Florida Church Hosts Family Lego Night

Celebration United Methodist Church organizes Lego-themed event for kids and their parents.

Two Congregations, Two Languages for Rhode Island Church

Living Waters and Rey de Gloria merge to form one unified, bilingual church.

Showering the Community With Random Acts of Kindness

Members of Cross Lane Community Church in Indiana distribute 1,500 "kindness cards" to community.

“The Music Was Explosive, Exciting and Entertaining”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?