Jessica Hanewinckel

Jessica Hanewinckel is an Outreach magazine contributing writer.

Out of the Fire: First Baptist Church Temple

No. 69 Fastest-Growing: First Baptist Church Temple in Texas Seizes Opportunity to Grow After Arson

Worshipping Out Loud: Northbrook Church

No. 72 Fastest-Growing: Northbrook Church in Wisconsin Contrasts With Local Religious Culture

‘Neo-Monastic’ Church in Arizona Embraces Deep Community

The Village Church in Tucson is a self-described “neo-monastic, mega, house-church."

Texas Church Unites Homeless, ‘Mortgaged’ as One Body Under Christ

Under Over Fellowship in Conroe provides a comfortable church environment for the homeless and nonhomeless alike.

The Elements: Hip-Hop Church Reaches Bronx Community

Pastor E, a Christian hip-hop artist himself, has found ways to incorporate the genre into everything Elements Church does.

Crowds Flock Across State Lines to Small Church’s Annual Passion Play

Church in New Galilee, Pennsylvania, population 400, attracts hundreds of guests each year for Easter-themed play.

Small Texas Church Expands Food Pantry After Arson

Family of Faith Worship Center in Waco turns tragedy into an even greater outreach to the community.

Reaching the Community Through Health-Focused Classes

The Intersection church meets unique needs in its neighborhood: a free way to exercise and a means to eat nutritiously.