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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.”

Organic Growth Through Host Groups

Albuquerque, N.M. Church's New Campuses Emerge Through an Innovative Model

Reverse Retention: Disciple and Send

Lead Pastor Jason Brinker shares why First Baptist Jacksonville can't do retention.

Megachurch World: Learning From the International Church

As Christianity grows outside of North America, so does the potential to learn from their ministry innovations.

Something Bigger Than "Us": The Crossing

The Crossing Focuses on Serving Kids, the Community, and the World

The Greasy Spoon Gospel

A local diner becomes church on Monday nights.

Paying for Laundry for People in Need: RiverTree Christian Church in Ohio

“Our ultimate goal is to develop intentional, consistent, Jesus-centered relationships while we are serving.”

Intentional Connection: Tech and “Touch”

Associate Pastor David Howard shares how social media and technology are shaping connection at Lexington, Ky. Immanuel Baptist