Magazine

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.

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

The Future of Church Security

A church that embraces a unified security platform can dramatically enhance its ability to prevent, detect and respond to threats.

Glad You’re Here

Church people serve their community with no strings attached, but the heartfelt prayer of every volunteer is for the people they serve to connect with both their Lord and their church.

David Kinnaman: Deconstruction Demystified

Deconstruction may not be about finding reasons to leave, but rather seeking guidance for a deeper stage of faith.

New Trends in Kids’ Check-In

When ministries can quickly and easily access essential information, they better understand trends and ratios for more informed decision-making.

Fresh Start Christian Church: Summer Solution

The church resides in what used to be a YMCA building complete with a gym, a kitchen and playground equipment, making it the perfect place to hold Summer Break.

Outreach in the Story of the Triune God

Theology is faith thinking coherently about the big biblical picture and our place in it.

Doing Life Together

The practice of “doing life together” can inspire people to endeavor great things and to live in ways that can transform individuals and culture.

A Light in the Dark: How a Family’s Faithful Presence Is Transforming North Omaha

"When every Christian leverages what God has given in their time, their talent, their treasures and prayer, we think the greatest challenges of our city can be changed." -Josh Dotzler