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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.”

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

9 Ways to Care for the Creation

Sensible steps anyone can take

Small and Selfless: The Mission Church

The Mission Church serves other congregations with the love of Jesus.

Congregations United for Easter

Churches in Orange County, California, displayed Christian unity in their “Easter Together” service.