Church Profiles

Ohio Church Makeover

This move would not only give them room to grow, but also would enable them to do a lot more to fulfill their mission of being a church focused on “building the kingdom, one life at a time.”

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

The Church at Brook Hills: Language of Love

Senior Pastor Matt Mason says Brook Hills’ ESL program is, in its own way, reaching the world for Christ.

New York Church Reaches Immigrants, Millennials and Seekers

The Bridge Church unites a primarily unchurched community through small groups and other initiatives.

How This North Carolina Congregation Became a Missional, Multiplying Church

"We knew a small-town church had to do something out-of-the-box if it was going to survive."

How to Become Diverse: The Story of Fielder Church in Texas

Fielder Church employs an intentional, strategic process over multiple years to change the culture of the church.

Chicago Church Confronts Inequality to Meet Unique Neighborhood Needs

Urban Village Church seeks to be more inclusive and diverse by planting sites in four neighborhoods throughout the city.

New Orleans Church Pursues Communitywide Restoration

Canal Street Church embraces holistic restoration that heals families, provides hope and changes lives.

Small Church in Philadelphia Extends Familial Love to the Community

Cosmopolitan Mission Service Baptist Church seeks to build a church that lives and breathes sacrificial, Christlike love.

New Church Plant Launches in Silicon Valley Farmers’ Market

Eden Church finds a way to connect with the diverse, affluent and generally nonreligious residents of Silicon Valley.

Michigan Church Sets Out to Love an Entire ZIP Code

Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids seeks to bring a divided community together and turn a neighborhood around.