Ideas

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

First Baptist Leesburg: More Than Sunday Morning

“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.

A Culture of Authenticity: Sun Valley Community Church

No. 34 Fastest-Growing: People Are Invited to be Real at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona

A Diverse Family: Community Christian Church

No. 40 Fastest-Growing: Community Christian Church in Florida Reflects the Diversity of Its City

A Missional Shift: Mountain Christian Church

No. 41 Fastest-Growing: Mountain Christian Church in Maryland Seeks to Bless and Serve Its Region

Authentic Gospel: Sandals Church

No. 45 Fastest-Growing: The Leaders and Members at Sandals Church in California Share the Gospel With Authenticity

An Irresistible Unity: Northeast Christian Church

No. 49 Fastest-Growing: Northeast Christian Church in Kentucky Focuses on Church Unity and Church Health

A Relational Culture: Valley Real Life

No. 51 Fastest-Growing: Valley Real Life in Washington Fosters Christ-Centered Relationships

Living Water: Liquid Church

No. 55 Fastest-Growing: Liquid Church in New Jersey Is an Oasis for a Wide-Ranging Community

Innovation and Hospitality: Impact Church

No. 56 Fastest-Growing: Impact Church in Georgia Stands Out in the Bible Belt