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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.

Focusing Small Groups on Community Service: Momentum Christian Church in Ohio

Encourage long-term commitments to make a difference.

Ohio Church Tutors Local Students

Help kids with their class work and reach out to tutors as well.

Try This: 4 Halloween Activities

Four special ways to connect with your community this October.

Operating a Choice Food Pantry: Harvest Chapel Assembly of God

Provide a sense of normalcy as you help people in need.

Fixing Bicycles and Donating Them to Kids in Need: Springdale Baptist Church in Georgia

Give local children a special gift and share the Gospel.

Try This: Minister at the Local Laundromat

Partner with the Laundry Love Project to help families pay the cost of washing their clothes.

12 Ways to Connect With the Poor

Steve Sjogren: "How can we obey God if we aren’t connecting with the poor on a regular basis? We can’t. Something needs to change."

Stretching a Dollar: 8 Simple Ways Your Church Can Help

How you can help ease the financial pinch in your community