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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

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.

An Indelible Mark of Caring: Watermark Community Church

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