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Kingdom Fellowship AME Church: ‘A Heart for the People’

Kingdom Fellowship also carries on the tradition of addressing community needs. “The Black church has always seen itself as providing not just spiritual leadership, but holistic leadership,” Pastor Matthew Watley says.

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

Idea Starter: Surprise a Deserving Mom or Dad With a Car for Mother's Day or Father's Day

Give a single mom or dad the gift of safe, reliable transportation for their family.

A Heart for Kids: Westside Family Church

Westside Family Church Makes Its Concern for Children and Orphans Personal

Idea Starter: Provide Drinks and Snacks at Kids' Spring Sports Events

Get to know families through local youth baseball and soccer leagues and other sports.

5 Tips for Minichurches

Providing a middle ground to small groups helps new people connect.

“Newcomers Might Feel Left Out”–Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

Creating Community: Granger Community Church

Granger's Community Center Becomes Lifeblood to Hurting Neighborhood

Caring for Military Wives: North Coast Calvary Chapel in California

How to support wives of deployed military servicemen

Helping AIDS Caregivers: New Hope Community Church in California

Partner with World Vision to support care providers overseas