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ACTS Church Lakeway: An Incubator for Church Planters

The plan was to incubate church planters within existing churches and then release them after six to nine months to plant the network’s next church

Suncrest Christian Church: A Church Worth Reproducing

In its first decade, Suncrest was a young, small church without the resources to do what they’re doing now.

Sending Over Seating: West Ridge Church Is Set to Launch Its 125th Church

West Ridge focuses on raising up the next generation from within the church to send out and either be church planters or serve as part of a church planting team.

How to Craft a Three-Word Testimony

Shape your testimony for sharing by building a story around three words.

Seniors Creating Quilts for Comfort: Christ United Church in Ontario, Canada

A tiny group of seniors blesses hundreds of recipients of its handmade prayer quilts.

Kid-to-Kid Ministry: Kids Learn How to Minister to Their Peers

An Arizona church teaches kids creative techniques to teach other kids about Jesus, then puts them into practice.

Lives Changed by Christ: LCBC

LCBC's attention to detail and focus on weekend services has some people driving an hour or more each way to attend. Perhaps that's why it's 2013's #10 Fastest-Growing Church in the country.

Reaching Secular Young Adults: The Meeting House in Ontario, Canada

In secular Toronto, young adults are returning to church when presented with specific and important challenges.

Turning Shoes Into Fresh Drinking Water: First United UMC in Chicago

A Chicago church partners with the Shoeman Water Project to turn gently used shoes into fresh water.

Serving Victims of Domestic Violence: Church on the Rock in Indiana

An Indiana church holds a two-part event to serve women and children who've experienced domestic violence.

Youth Creating Sleeping Mats for the Homeless: Elmwood UMC in Texas

A Dallas church teaches underserved youth the value of their own contributions.