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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.”

Try This: Participate in the Local Christmas Parade

Join the festivities and build awareness of your church.

Pennsylvania Church Creates “Mitten Trees” for Christmas

Collect clothing donations to deliver to impoverished residents.

Pennsylvania Church Partners With Advent Conspiracy Movement

Encourage attendees to buy a little less this Christmas and use the saved money to help others, like funding water wells overseas.

Iowa Church Gives Meaningful Christmas Gifts to People Overseas

Use the World Vision Gift Catalog to help others in need.

Try This: Participate in a Local AIDS Walk

Commemorate World AIDS Day Dec. 1 by helping to raise awareness and money.

Church Helps People With HIV, AIDS

Oasis ministry offers confidential testing, counseling and more.

Raising Cattle to Feed the Urban Poor: Howard-Miami Mennonite Church in Indiana

Enlist youth in groups like 4-H or Future Farmers of America to help.

Feeding Underprivileged Children During School Breaks: Tucker First UMC in Georgia

Make up for the absence of free or reduced-cost meals kids receive at school when it is in session.