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Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

Nadra Kareem Nittle - November 14, 2025

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 12, 2025

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 7, 2025

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

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3 Things Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know About the Election

Russell St. Bernard - November 14, 2016

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

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7 Steps to Maximizing Your Social Media Outreach

Steve Fogg - November 13, 2016

"You have the potential and capacity to reach many more people online than just those who attend your church. Here's how."

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Central California Church Thrives in Small Town

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 13, 2016

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

Rick Harrell - November 2, 2016

Seacoast Vineyard in South Carolina provides meeting place for students visiting from 50-plus nations across the world.

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Reaching Sin City: Valley Bible Fellowship in Las Vegas

Jeff Chaves - October 19, 2016

Strategically located in the center of Las Vegas, Valley Bible Fellowship is effectively ministering to the poor and hurting.

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“The Pastor Had a Passion for What He Was Teaching”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

Mystery Visitor - October 17, 2016

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

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Church Leadership: The Advantages of Disadvantages

Carl Kuhl - October 13, 2016

"When God is with you, everything that people dis you for becomes an advantage. I call it the DIS-advantage."

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A New Name, a New Identity, a New Life

Jeremy Hazelton - October 12, 2016

"As a pastor, I frequently encounter folks in need of a new name. The good news is, Jesus offers us exactly that."

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