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CenterPoint Church: A Steady Presence in Long Island

“Our focus is always on reaching the lost and those who are far from God. We just keep honoring God, trying to reach our community, being missional and attractional, and person by person, they keep coming through the doors.” - Pastor Brian McMillan

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.

Foster Care: 9 Ways Your Church Can Raise Visibility

How your church can practically get involved by mobilizing people to not only care for kids but also support those who do.

California Church Gives Special Needs Youth ‘A Night to Remember’

Mission Church in Ventura hosts an annual fun-filled, fast-paced prom for “the overlooked and the undercelebrated.”

Texas Church Helps Special Needs Children and Youth Walk in God’s Spirit

First Presbyterian Houston has designed an innovative Sunday morning program for special needs children and youth.

Willow Creek Holds Annual Community Play Featuring Special Needs Actors

“We don’t focus on what our special needs kids can’t do but rather what they can do."

Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."

Church Renews Its Discipleship Strategy, Story and Space—With Immediate Results

“They felt like Sage Hills was a place they were allowed to go. They’re getting plugged in, and we’re really excited about it.”

For Every Easter Attendee, Michigan Church Will Donate $1 to Help With Flint Water Crisis

A visit to NorthRidge Church to celebrate Easter this year has the potential to change a child’s life.

Indiana Church Creates Weekly After-School Program for Children

Free Life Community Church's program offers a meal, homework help, friendship and Jesus.