Church Profiles

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

Back to Basics: Faith Church

Faith Church Stays True to Its Core Values.

Identity Matters: Pathfinder Church (Formerly St. John Church)

Historic Church’s Growth on the Upswing After Redefining Itself

‘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."