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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.”

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.

Online Small Groups, International Reach: Community Bible Church

Community Bible Church Offers Plentiful Online Groups

Try This: Hold a Health Fair for Senior Citizens

Serve older adults by providing health screenings and vital information.