Church Profiles

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Faith Assembly: Enter the Mission Field

Faith Assembly offers a range of ministries aimed at every age group and stage of life so people can encounter Jesus.

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

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

Investing in Kingdom Expansion: Resonate Church

Reaching and Training Students to Plant Churches Is a Fruitful Investment in the Kingdom.

Indiana Church’s Rebirth Draws the Unchurched

"We're All Owners, not Attendees. We're All Followers, not Fans. We're Spiritual Contributors, not Spiritual Consumers."