Ideas

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

Everyone’s a Minister: Vineyard Church

Vineyard Church in Kansas City, Mo., Is Reaching, Then Equipping, the Unchurched

52 Events a Year: Cornerstone United Methodist

Cornerstone United Methodist Is Keeping It Simple; Focusing on Worship

We Want to Hear Your Story: River Pointe Church

At River Pointe Church, People Come for Animals, Music; Stay for Community

The Hospital for the Broken: Peoples Church

Peoples Church Grows Despite Challenges in Oregon Community

A Breath of Fresh Air: Discovery Church Colorado

Leaders at Discovery Church Colorado Model Love and Acceptance

Community on the Cape: Cape Cod Church

New Englanders Flock to Cape Cod Church to “Live Fully”

A Church for All Ages: Life Church Green Bay

Life Church Green Bay Attracts Millennials and Families

All in the Family: Family Church

Family Church Makes Diversity a Must