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Community Presbyterian Church: A Warm Meal and a Welcome

Visitors have described the center as a place that “restores your faith in humanity.”

Right Gear, Right Time

Keeping the gospel central is what keeps a church healthy and growing, not extravagant AVL productions.

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

How New Vintage Church Is Redeeming a Classic Downtown Theater

New Vintage is bringing The Ritz back to life in the heart of downtown Escondido, California.

Telling Powerful Stories Through Church Design

If we communicate God’s story with excellence and integrity, lives will change. This includes storytelling through church design.

How to Set Up a ‘Gospel Appointment’—Part 2

Setting up a gospel appointment quite simple. Here are natural ways to do it based on the context where the invitation happens.

Why ‘Gospel Appointments’ Are So Effective—Part 1

You've probably heard of relational evangelism and initiative evangelism, but 'gospel appointments' blend the best of both.

Read This Before You Advertise on Facebook

Most church Facebook ads are geared toward people who are already Christians. To reach non-Christians ask this question.

Learning From an Immersive Experience of Poverty

Children's Hunger Fund brings donors face-to-face with the realities of global poverty through The Poverty Encounter.

Transform Your Kids Ministry Area

Outreach is holding a church makeover contest. The grand-prize winner receives an update for three children’s ministry rooms.

‘Walk Slowly Through the Pews’

When I was serving as a worship pastor, my uncle gave me some advice I've never forgotten: "Walk slowly through the pews."