Megachurch

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

One Common Factor in Declining Churches

What a study of evangelical churches revealed.

The Priority and Potential of Single-Parent Ministry

Single parents are busy, tired and lonely. When they cry out for help, is your church ready to respond?

10 Myths About Large Churches

Each of the criticisms can be true of some large churches, but the greater truth may be how few of these criticisms actually stick.

Look Before You Innovate: The Secret of Change

If innovation is not constrained by biblical essentials and confessional convictions, we can innovate away what "church" really is.

Course Correction: 5 Danger Signs

"If I’m not careful, I can create a well-worn path to all the wrong places by allowing myself to love all the wrong things."

Sacred Mission: Beyond Trends

Dan Kimball: “Time tests what is merely a trend or what is true to mission.”

The Greatest Challenge to the Church Today

Outreach columnist Brad Powell shares a surprising insight about the largest obstacle to effectively leading the church.

The Greatest Tragedy in the Church Today

Thom Rainer: "When evangelism dies as a priority in the church, the church has already begun to die."