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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.”

Try This: Provide Snow-Day Child Care

Help families in a bind when snowy weather cancels school.

“They Were Kind and Enthusiastic”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

How to Host a Movie Event

7 essential steps to draw guests to your church with great indoor entertainment when it's cold outside.

New Life for Small Churches: Brand New Church

Brand New Church Creates a Multisite Network Along the Back Roads of Rural America

Equipping Attendees to Share Christ’s Love: Cornerstone Church in Missouri

Give churchgoers practical ideas and time on Sunday mornings to “be” the church.

Try This: Participate in Read Across America Day on March 2

Serve local schools and libraries through literacy efforts.

Caring for Cancer Patients: The Rock Church in San Diego

10 steps for starting a ministry to serve patients and their families.

Illinois Church Hosts Quarterly Art Night

How one church uses arts nights to reach others