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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.

Merry and Bright Family Golf Night Attracts a Crowd

Sunday school classes and other groups “adopted” a hole and decorated it for Christmas, and with average Sunday attendance at around 260 at the church, there was a good pool of potential volunteers to staff the event.

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer.

‘I Plan to Make This Church My Church’—Lessons From a Mystery Visitor

The members of this church were extremely friendly—the church also supports the homeless and less fortunate.

How One Georgia Church Connects With Their Community

Serving Neighbors Practically, Spiritually and Relationally Through Laundry Outreach

Kansas Church Embraces Deaf Refugees

If deaf refugees can see their worth, they can pursue their lifelong dreams.

“The Pastor Stood on a Diving Board”—Lessons From a Mystery Visitor

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

2 Ways to Fuel Your Youth Ministry

"What fuels your youth ministry? What fuels you? What are the things that give you strength and power?"

Transforming Cities and People: The Orchard Develops Urban Space for Church and Community

“What if a space could revitalize a community, inspire the human spirit and foster connections?”

Crossroads Cincinnati: The Fastest-Growing Church in America, 2017

“We're excited that God’s Word is still true: The harvest is great," says Senior Pastor Brian Tome.

Eastside Christian Church: No. 2 Fastest-Growing Church, 2017

"There is so much vision for the future that there’s a pervasive sense that we are just getting started."