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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

Fall Children’s Activity: Plan a Pumpkin Pajama Party

"Invite kids (and their families) to come dressed in their pajamas, and enjoy a bunch of pumpkin-related activities."

Florida Church Supports Underprivileged Kids With New Shoes

First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach promotes better self-esteem in needy children.

Offering a ‘Middle Step’: First Church of God in Indiana

Associate Pastor Brandon Holler discusses the importance of equipping people to serve.

Maine Church Expands by Opening a Neighborhood-Community Center

Eastpoint Christian Church in South Portland finds a practical way to be more to the city than solely a church.

Arizona Church Empowers Members to Create Outreach

Calvary Baptist Church gives congregation the freedom to create outreach ministries based on their passions and interests.

Houston Church’s Social-Impact Initiative Creates a Launch Pad for Outreach

First Presbyterian Church connects gospel-minded entrepreneurs to the social and financial areas of the church.

Arkansas Church Connects 3 Separate—yet Unified—Language Groups

Open Door Baptist Church consists of English-, Spanish- and Korean-speaking congregations.

5 Cringe-Worthy Tech Mistakes to Avoid

"Be vigilant about some of the distracting technical idiosyncrasies that we tend to think are not a big deal."