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Embrace Church: Real Transformation

The church’s success is a testament to divine grace working through flawed people, Pastor Adam Weber insists. Embrace’s goal-setting process, called “traction,” has also multiplied its congregation.

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.

California Church’s Outreach Programs Help the Needy Bounce Back

Paradise Lutheran Church partners with area churches to help the underprivileged rebound.

Church Marketing: Surviving Facebook’s Algorithm Changes

Some areas to consider that will help you have a better chance at reaching your followers.

Iowa Church Serves Community With Greenhouse Ministry

Greenhouse ministry at Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport provides fresh produce for the community.

Small Church America: Crossroads North Gives New Identity to Old Church Building

“This is a story of death and resurrection, and we’re just trying to be faithful in moving into that."

Teens and Social Media: 7 Tips for Youth Pastors

Some ways students can infuse their faith and exemplify Christ in their social media interactions—without being weird or pushy!

Oklahoma Church-Community Partnership Tackles Local Poverty

Church and community partner to form organization that seeks to give people a hand up, not a handout.

6 Ways to Control Your Ministry Calendar So It Doesn’t Control You

Six principles to help you control your 2017 ministry calendar.

3 Things Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know About the Election

"Whether or not you plan for it, current events will affect your students."