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.

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

The ‘Wow’ Factor: Crossroads Christian Church

No. 59 Fastest-Growing: Crossroads Christian Church in Texas Serves Community With State-of-the-Art Facilities

Inside-Out Living: Pinelake Church

No. 60 Fastest-Growing: Members at Pinelake Church in Mississippi Are Spurred Into Strategic Spiritual Growth