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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.”

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.

Start an Adventure Sports Ministry

Connect with people who love outdoor sports like rock climbing, white-water rafting, snowboarding and more.