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Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

Passion Church: Doughnuts and Disciples

They got the word out about a Monday-night ministry for kids ages 5 to 12 called DD for JC—Dunkin’ Donuts for Jesus Christ.

7 Ways to Build Momentum This Fall

With the change of seasons and school starting back up, fall is a time when so many people reset and create their new schedules. So this is a great opportunity for your church to connect (and reconnect) people with Jesus.

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

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

An Indelible Mark of Caring: Watermark Community Church

Todd Wagner: “Small-minded leaders focus on programs, and great leaders focus on values.”

Providing Work for At-Risk Youth: Reality San Francisco

A San Francisco church supports a local supper club run by at-risk youth in myriad ways.

A Rising Church at Fall River

A secular Massachusetts town finds redemption.

Sole Patrol

Church connects faith and fitness through sports ministry.

Embracing Millennials: Embrace Church

Adam Weber: “People started to tell us, ‘This is what we love so much about your church—you’re just so real.’ … II you tried to create it, it would come off as used car salesman.”

Cultural Immersion

Texas youth spend missions trip on Wyoming Indian reservation.

Try This: Take Out Trash for Hung-Over College Students

Some college students are far from God, but meet them where they are with the love of Jesus.