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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.

A Revival of Truth and Salvation: The Summit Church

The Summit Church in Ark. Embraces “Multiethnic, Multieconomic Mix”

“They Made Me Want to Return”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

A Place to Belong: Signs of Grace Deaf Church

An Ohio Church Offers the Deaf a Place to Worship, Lead, Belong

A Place to Connect: Hope Fellowship

A Frisco, Texas, Megachurch Keeps Up With Its Rapidly-Growing Community

Try This: Home for Halloween

Three ways to reach out to the trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood.

A Church for All Comers: Trinity Community Lutheran Church

A Tiny, Isolated Church on the Canada Border Becomes the Heart of Its Community

Work Together to Reach Your City

What potential challenges will you face when you come together with other leaders to plant churches?

Belonging Before Believing: Inversion Community Church

A Small Denver Church Attracts Attendees Through a Thriving Meetup Group