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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

Michigan Church Reaches Millennials With Weekly, Fun-Filled Parties

Ministry at Cornerstone Church in Highland Township hosts weekly "God Parties" for young adults age 18 to 39.

Teddy Bear Ministry Brings Joy to Hospitalized Children

Warren UMC in Lake Charles offers hospitalized children a hug of comfort in the form of a cuddly toy.

Why Churches Need to Take Time to Celebrate

"Celebrating and remembering God’s faithfulness should always encourage us to keep going, to strive as one running a race."

New Jersey Church’s Cafe Serves and Equips Refugees

The cafe at the Reformed Church of Highland Park serves 50 meals daily to refugee community.

Data Tells a Story … Why Churches Should Track Everything

"We keep track of how big the offering is. We keep good track of attendance. But we honestly don’t use data well."

Indiana Urban Outreach Connects Neighbors to Christ

Kokomo church's urban outreach offers food and job coaching to the community.

Florida Church’s Outreach Center Addresses Homelessness and Poverty

Calvary Orlando's new social outreach center will provide services to help the public overcome addiction and poverty.

Most Churches Neglect This Vital Outreach Practice

Seventy-six percent of churches are missing a simple opportunity to increase their outreach impact.