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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

Phone Calls to Encourage Next Steps: Cross Church

Pastors Abram Gomez and Mary Jo Martinez share how simple phone calls can strengthen growth and connection.

Design Intervention: Australian Churches Explore New Environments

“Our hope is for people to see that the church is people who are contributing to the flourishing of the whole community.”

4 Things Every Youth Pastor Must Do Before the New Year

"As you wrap up another year, I hope you are encouraged by what God has done and challenged by what he’s shown you."

“They Could Do More to Reach Their Community”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

Seniors Ministry is ‘Booming’ at This Missouri Church

Second Baptist Church in Springfield provides multiple opportunities for large seniors community.

Church Offers Brain Fitness Club for Patients With Dementia

First UMC in Winter Park provides a range of activities for older adults suffering from cognitive impairment.

Ministry Brings the Gospel to Skateboarding Teens in Florida

Life Point, a nonprofit ministry, opens space for teens to skateboard and offers Bible study.

3 Principles for Launching a Volunteer Leadership Pipeline

"Here are three principles and accompanying questions for getting started with volunteer leaders."