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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.

Providing Beds for Children in Africa: First Baptist Church in Texas

Much like Christ promises rest for the weary, First Baptist Church in Olney, Texas, promises beds for orphaned and abandoned children in Uganda.

Taking Common Ground to the Next Level

About 75 percent of Next Level’s attendees are involved in one of more than 100 interest-based Connection Groups

How to Mentor Underserved Youth

Mentors at North Charleston Dream Center offer a minimum of two “events” per month, and twice a year students receive scorecard assessments in five areas.

Try This: 4 Ideas for a New Twist on Vacation Bible School

Four ways churches use popular summer program to reach kids, families.

The Church That Is a Neighbor

How a Tennessee church of 60 is discovering what it means to be a neighbor

4 Ways to Celebrate Dads

Encourage the dads in your church and community with one of these great outreach ideas.

5 Ways to Jump Start your Men’s Ministry

Help the men in your community connect and grow with these simple jump-start ideas.

5 Ways to Foster Fair Trade at Your Church

Use these practical tips to let your community know you care about justice because Jesus did!