Church Profiles

Embrace Church: Real Transformation

The church’s success is a testament to divine grace working through flawed people, Pastor Adam Weber insists. Embrace’s goal-setting process, called “traction,” has also multiplied its congregation.

CenterPoint Church: A Steady Presence in Long Island

“Our focus is always on reaching the lost and those who are far from God. We just keep honoring God, trying to reach our community, being missional and attractional, and person by person, they keep coming through the doors.” - Pastor Brian McMillan

Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

‘A Bag of Spiritual Skittles’: Bayview Baptist Church

Diversity Is the Mark of This Thriving San Diego Church.

Culture Counts: LifePoint Church

LifePoint Church in Clarksville, Tennessee: Creating a Healthy Church Culture.

Growing by Serving: New Covenant UMC

Senior Volunteers Help Connect New Covenant UMC With the Community

Bicycles for the Homeless: Starting a Chain Reaction

First Christian Church of Oklahoma City has changed the lives of homeless, working poor and veterans in their community by refurbishing and giving away donated bikes to those in need.

How Two Churches Merged to Serve and Unite a Community

The congregations’ differences, especially ethnicity, have been the catalyst for embracing diversity and connection.

“It Was an Uplifting Environment”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

"Everyone was so welcoming and genuinely seemed interested in getting to know me and having me as a member."

The Art of Prayer

How a Philadelphia church is thinking—and praying—outside the box

Ohio Church Connects With Refugees … Through the Dinner Table

Bring Together Refugees and Disparate Cultures Through a Night of Fellowship and Ethnic Foods