Jessica Hanewinckel

Jessica Hanewinckel is an Outreach magazine contributing writer.

ACTS Church Lakeway: An Incubator for Church Planters

The plan was to incubate church planters within existing churches and then release them after six to nine months to plant the network’s next church

Suncrest Christian Church: A Church Worth Reproducing

In its first decade, Suncrest was a young, small church without the resources to do what they’re doing now.

Aubrey Sampson: The Beauty of Lament

"Those we shepherd will see that it is in our honest crying out to God in our pain that our worship grows more authentic." ~Aubrey Sampson

Patrick Miller and Keith Simon: Outside Influence

The church has thrived throughout history and around the world when we don’t have power.

Sam Allberry: In Christ

I wish I had come across this concept much earlier.

Daniel Yang: A Seat at the Table

There is an exilic version of the church that God is refining right now. It’s not a dark period. I actually think this is part of revitalization and revival.

A Community Cornerstone

The valuable partnerships the church has with its community have made it a household name in the area.

Helping People Find Their Calling

When people are living out their calling, they’re engaged in their church and in their community, and they want others to experience it, too.