Ideas

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

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

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

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

Persuading Through Love: Park Valley Church

No. 22 Fastest-Growing: Love Is the Formula for Growth at Park Valley Church in Virginia

Intersection of Grace and Truth: Traders Point Christian Church

No. 23 Fastest-Growing: Traders Point Christian Church in Indiana Puts Newcomers at Ease

A Healthy Plant: Orchard Church

No. 29 Fastest-Growing: Orchard Church in Colorado Finds Growth Through Church Health

God’s Faithfulness: Lifegate Church

No. 30 Fastest-Growing: Lifegate Church in Nebraska Overcomes Church Split, Finds New Unity

A City’s Best Friend: Vineyard Columbus

No. 32 Fastest-Growing: Vineyard Columbus in Ohio Reaches the Lost, the Last and the Least

Small Groups, Big Growth: New Community Bible Fellowship

No. 33 Fastest-Growing: New Community Bible Fellowship in Ohio Bucks Tradition, Creates Life-Changing Community

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