Church Profiles

Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

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

Venture Church: Community for First-Timers

“If people don’t make a single friend at your church, they’re not going to stay.” ~Pastor Di Beals

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.

A Place to Belong: Life Bridge Church

No. 30 Fastest-Growing: Life Bridge Church in Michigan Makes People Feel Like a Part of Something Bigger

One Individual at a Time: Grace Church of Greater Akron

No. 80 Fastest-Growing: Grace Church of Greater Akron in Ohio Embraces a Heart for Evangelism

Empowered Leaders: Christ Community Church

No. 72 Fastest-Growing: Christ Community Church’s Pastoral-Residency Program Leads to Growth in Kansas and Missouri

A Vision for the City: Lifehouse Church

No. 58 Fastest-Growing: Maryland’s Lifehouse Church Reaches More Through Meeting at Different Venues

Atmosphere of Grace: Journey Church

No. 60 Fastest-Growing: Journey Church in Wisconsin Credits Its People for Moving the Vision Forward

Back to Basics: Eastside Christian Church

No. 2 Fastest-Growing: Eastside Christian Church in Southern California Meets Goals via Accountability and Strategy

Hope for All: Shepherd Church

No. 3 Fastest-Growing: Shepherd Church in California Teaches That Peace Comes From Knowing Jesus

A Truth Oasis: Cornerstone Chapel

No. 9 Fastest-Growing: Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia Addresses the Culture With Truth, Knowledge and Hope