All Are Welcome: Building a Diverse Church
Change can be uncomfortable, and some previous members struggled at first, but All Are Welcome signals a shift toward diversity and gospel-centered community.
Author: Christy Heitger-Ewing
Seen and Loved in Orlando Faith Community
Faith Assembly of God reflects its vibrant multicultural community where people feel seen and loved.
Holding on to Jesus
Three years ago, the staff at Venture knew something was missing, and they began Holding on to Jesus through worship and prayer revival nights. Before long, the Holy Spirit started moving at Venture and everything changed.
Grace Church Scriptures: Grounded in the Scriptures
When Grier first started preaching, his goal was to build a healthy Grace Church scriptures community.
Creating an Atmosphere of Authenticity
Connection Point Church prides itself on creating an atmosphere of authenticity and community.
An Ice (Cream) Breaker
The church gutted one of their vans to convert it into an ice cream truck.
Church Without Walls
“This outreach is an opportunity to add some walk to our talk and be partakers, not just spectators,” remarks Gregory, who feels privileged to witness people move into a personal relationship with the living God.
Temple Baptist Church Ruston: A Community Pillar
"They say you grow where you are planted, and I have come to appreciate that more than ever for Temple Baptist Church Ruston," Pastor Walsworth says. “I’ve learned the value of longevity.”
Finding True Freedom through Prison Ministry
The ministry volunteers start by asking facility staffers about their needs. They then focus on building a prison ministry that serves those particular needs, and provide a consistent faith community within the correctional facility.
Doing Unto Others
Davis maintains that ministry shouldn’t be about serving at church on a Sunday morning, because those people are already saved. Instead, it should be about Doing Unto Others on the mission field and talking to people who are unchurched.