Church Profiles

Evangel Church: Never Stop Serving

Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.

Hills Church: New Name, Same Mission

Hills Church has grown, in part, due to Marksman—a strategy for men focused on reaching and discipling other men that includes a 6-week Bible study boot camp.

Bethlehem Church: What You Celebrate, You Replicate

The power of storytelling is used throughout the year to proclaim God’s goodness to the congregation, and it seems to be affecting church growth positively.

Anyone and Everyone: Fountain Springs Church

No. 77 Fastest-Growing: Fountain Springs Church in South Dakota Extends the Welcome Mat to the Community

Replicating What Works: North Coast Church

No. 67 Fastest-Growing: Time-Tested Methods Reach, Retain and Disciple at North Coast Church in California

Being Real: Rock Point Church

No. 15 Fastest-Growing: Rock Point Church in Arizona Stresses Authenticity

A Church-Planting Church: The Point Church

No. 37 Fastest-Growing: The Point Church in North Carolina Grows Through Rapid Multiplication

Growing Healthy: Vaughn Forest Church

No. 55 Fastest-Growing: Vaughn Forest Church in Alabama Focuses on Trust, Communication and Unity

Redeeming Brokenness: International Christian Center

No. 82 Fastest-Growing: International Christian Center in New York City Turns Tragedy Into Triumph

Taking Next Steps: 2|42 Community Church

No. 74 Fastest-Growing: 2|42 Community Church in Michigan Encourages Members to Be the Church Everywhere

Joy and Generosity: Calvary Baptist Church

No. 29 Fastest-Growing: Calvary Baptist Church in Arizona Intentionally Serves the Whole Community