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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

D.C. Churches Unite to Care for Foster Children

Bringing the Church Community Together to Recruit and Equip Foster Parents to Reduce the Foster Care List in Washington, D.C.

Parenting Solo, But Not Alone

California Church Supports Single Mothers Through Outreach Events.

Creature Comfort

Using Man's Best Friend to Heal Broken Hearts

‘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?"