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 Healthy Plant: Orchard Church

No. 29 Fastest-Growing: Orchard Church in Colorado Finds Growth Through Church Health

God’s Faithfulness: Lifegate Church

No. 30 Fastest-Growing: Lifegate Church in Nebraska Overcomes Church Split, Finds New Unity

A City’s Best Friend: Vineyard Columbus

No. 32 Fastest-Growing: Vineyard Columbus in Ohio Reaches the Lost, the Last and the Least

Small Groups, Big Growth: New Community Bible Fellowship

No. 33 Fastest-Growing: New Community Bible Fellowship in Ohio Bucks Tradition, Creates Life-Changing Community

A Culture of Authenticity: Sun Valley Community Church

No. 34 Fastest-Growing: People Are Invited to be Real at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona

A Diverse Family: Community Christian Church

No. 40 Fastest-Growing: Community Christian Church in Florida Reflects the Diversity of Its City

A Missional Shift: Mountain Christian Church

No. 41 Fastest-Growing: Mountain Christian Church in Maryland Seeks to Bless and Serve Its Region

Authentic Gospel: Sandals Church

No. 45 Fastest-Growing: The Leaders and Members at Sandals Church in California Share the Gospel With Authenticity