Jessica Hanewinckel

Jessica Hanewinckel is an Outreach magazine contributing writer.

A Light in Bethlehem: Nativity Lutheran Church

A small church shows compassion in rural Georgia

Small Church by the Numbers

Fast facts: Putting the small church in statistical perspective

The Greasy Spoon Gospel

A local diner becomes church on Monday nights.

Missional Gets Personal: River of Life Church

River of Life Church Takes Relational Ministry to the Neighborhood

To Nurture and Develop: Pittsburgh Baptist Church

Pittsburgh Baptist Church Nurtures Start-Up Ethnic Churches Until They’re Strong Enough to Stand on Their Own

Pooling Resources to Support Global Missions: St. Delight Pentecostal Church in South Carolina

How St. Delight Pentecostal Church in Little River, S.C., sends its pastor to Kenya multiple times on missions

Prepare to Lead: The Changing Seminary Experience

Christian higher education is placing a greater emphasis on outreach, spiritual formation and leadership development. And it's getting more flexible and affordable too.