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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.”

Preparing Students for a Summer Missions Trip

Start meeting with students now for missions trips this summer.

Serving on a Saturday: Epiphany UMC in Ohio

An Ohio church spends a Saturday reaching out to the Greater Cincinnati community.

Reaching Out, Reaching In: Citylife Church

As the #7 Fastest-Growing Church in the U.S., Citylife Church serves God faithfully, and he has blessed the church as a result.

Youth Turning Graffiti Into Message of Hope: New Vision Church in Oregon

After vandals deface a church, its youth turn the hateful messages into Christ-filled ones.

Model T Ministry: Seniors Receive Vintage Visits

An old Ford Model T allows senior congregants to reminisce during visits from their pastor.

“More Religious Than Spiritual”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Space for All: Vox Veniae

A nondenominational church in a hip venue helps "keep Austin weird."

5 Ways to Celebrate American Heart Month

Lower your community's risk of heart disease by creating healthy heart awareness.