Church Profiles

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.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

An Invitation to Life Change: Faith Church

No. 71 Fastest-Growing: Faith Church in Indiana Is a Safe Place for the Broken

Worshipping Out Loud: Northbrook Church

No. 72 Fastest-Growing: Northbrook Church in Wisconsin Contrasts With Local Religious Culture

Expansion Through Simplification: Biltmore Church

No. 77 Fastest-Growing: Biltmore Church in North Carolina Seeks to Be as Simple as a Large Church Can Be

Pray, Invest and Invite: Northridge Church

No. 78 Fastest-Growing: Northridge Church in New York Employs Intentional Strategy for Reaching the Unreached

Offering Freedom: New River Fellowship

No. 81 Fastest-Growing: New River Fellowship in Texas Helps Diverse Community Break Free of Afflictions

Revamping and Reaching: Grace Community Church

No. 88 Fastest-Growing: Grace Community Church in Pennsylvania Connects With Community Through New Approaches

A Culture of Grace: Grace Church

No. 89 Fastest-Growing: Grace Church in Nevada Focuses More on Culture Than on Programs

A New Identity: Canvas Church

No. 93 Fastest-Growing: Canvas Church in Montana Rebrands, Finds Surge in Attendance