Central California Church Thrives in Small Town
Rocky Hill Community Church in Exeter outgrows café, continues to experience growth.
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Hundreds of International Students Find Safe Refuge at Church Café
Seacoast Vineyard in South Carolina provides meeting place for students visiting from 50-plus nations across the world.
Reaching Sin City: Valley Bible Fellowship in Las Vegas
Strategically located in the center of Las Vegas, Valley Bible Fellowship is effectively ministering to the poor and hurting.
“The Pastor Had a Passion for What He Was Teaching”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
The DIS-advantage: Turning Church Planting Challenges into Your Greatest Strengths
What if the things people "dis" your church for are actually your biggest advantages? By looking at the true story of David and Goliath, we can see how limited resources, unimpressive facilities, and transient congregations force a deeper dependence on God.
A New Name, a New Identity, a New Life
"As a pastor, I frequently encounter folks in need of a new name. The good news is, Jesus offers us exactly that."
3 Advantages of Being a Portable Church
"While being portable can feel limiting at times, it can also be quite liberating."
Surviving Bivocational Ministry: 3 Essentials
"As bivocational leaders, we have to function at a high level for a long time."
3 Essentials for Student Discipleship
How do we help our students become more committed disciples of Jesus? Here are three critical components.
The 3 Nuts and Bolts of Youth Ministry
"These essentials may look different for each youth ministry, but they should always be practiced in some way, shape or form."