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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.

Try This: Serve College Students Free Pizza on Move-In Day

Quell move-in day jitters by bringing pizza to college freshmen in their residence halls.

Try This: Hold a Back-to-School Kids’ Clothing Exchange

Invite parents swap their kids' gently used, too-small clothing for some that fit.

3 Keys to Rising Above the Social Marketing Clutter

Here are some tips to help you rise above the market clutter and develop a brand that people choose to talk about.

Selling Bottled Water to Fund Water Wells: Chicago First Church of the Nazarene

Use Americans’ fascination with bottled water to provide clean water overseas.

Don't Wait to Connect With Guests

Immediate follow-up with visitors while they're at your campus helps retain them.

Engage With Twitter Users in Your Community

Start conversations with the unchurched through social media.

Invite Students to an Amazing Race

Create a youth-oriented outreach event based on the hit reality TV show “The Amazing Race.”

Starting a Medical Clinic: Church of the Highlands in Alabama

Show Christ’s love through low- or no-cost health care services.