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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

Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

New Beginnings at Legacy: #3 Fastest-Growing Church

Read about what the nation's #3 Fastest-Growing Church does to reach and retain new believers, and as a result, grow the kingdom for Christ.

Idea: 3 Ways to Use Apps

Use apps to grow your church and retain members.

“It Made Me Want to Dance”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Serving Neighbors as Needs Arise: Community Church at Ocean Pines in Maryland

How Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin, Md., lives up to its name and serves its community.

Idea: Host a Remembrance Service

All Saints Day is is an observance in many churches commemorating those who have passed away.

Idea: Plan a Multicultural Thanksgiving

How three churches in communities with large refugee populations welcomed them into church during Thanksgiving.

Idea: Get an Entire Community to Value a Local Church

How Harvest Church in Billings, Mont., makes the church a much-loved fixture among the unchurched in its community

A New Spring Flowing: #2 Fastest-Growing Church

Perry Noble: “Generosity and the heart of Jesus go hand in hand, and we wanted to be as generous as possible."