Ideas

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.”

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.”

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.