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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.

Try This: Children’s Theater

Drama club brings unchurched kids and adults.

5 Game Changers for Small Group Sign-Ups

How Grace Community Church got more people involved in small groups

California Church Uses Art to End Hunger

Host an art show with Eat Art to raise money to provide meals for hungry kids around the world.

Try This: Host a Communitywide Playdate

Bring together moms and kids with a fun day at your church.

Pursuing Peace: Saddleback Church

Saddleback Church Opens PEACE Community Resource Center on Its Main Campus, Adds Services as Needs and Volunteers Arise

Try This: We All Scream for Ice Cream

Capitalize on National Ice Cream Month in July to connect with your community.

Partnering With Churches Overseas: Journey Community Church in California

The Adventures in Missions Church-to-Church program pairs U.S. congregations with others in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and elsewhere.

8 Ways Your Church Can Help Orphans

Empower attendees to adopt or serve the parentless.