Near the University of Delaware, The Journey Church has built its identity on being "a real church for real people." Through a culture of invitation, intentional outreach to young men, and community service via its Code Red ministry, the church has drawn in college students, veterans, and families alike—offering not just Sunday services, but genuine belonging.
In a fast-changing Southern Arizona suburb, Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene has grown by refusing to choose between generations—doubling down on both its ministry to active adults and its outreach to kids and young families. Lead Pastor Craig Coulter shares how a missions-focused culture, "God-sized" risks, and a relentless emphasis on relationship have fueled explosive growth, including a new worship center breaking ground this fall.
Since David Wilson first became senior pastor in 1988, Southcrest Baptist Church has grown from one Sunday morning worship service to five, with more than 100 baptisms scheduled annually. Church leaders say the secret isn’t gimmicks—it’s faithfully preaching Scripture, loving people and lifting up Jesus.
Rolling Hills Community Church is growing as members embrace their role as ministers of the gospel, inviting friends and neighbors while building community through groups, missions and local outreach.
At Lone Oak First Baptist Church, growth isn’t driven by programs but by people. Through personal evangelism, intentional relationships and a commitment to faithfulness, this Kentucky church is reaching the unchurched and seeing lives transformed.
Hope Church in Las Vegas is seeing rapid growth—but not by focusing on numbers alone. Through intentional diversity, deep discipleship and a commitment to sending people out, its leaders are redefining what it means to grow both wide and deep.
Instead of asking people to come to them, one church asked, “What if we go to them?” The result: a thriving, multi-campus ministry reaching diverse communities.
Every church member helps in Harvest Fields’ signature ministry, from cutting the grass to praying for the families on each season’s sports rosters.
From hosting neighborhood cookouts for seniors to overhauling school courtyards, The Point Church is transforming Charlottesville, Virginia, through tangible acts of service and a commitment to being a "lighthouse for unity."
This growing church removed barriers like dress and giving pressure. See how simplicity and mission are helping them reach new believers.
