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

The Elements: Hip-Hop Church Reaches Bronx Community

Pastor E, a Christian hip-hop artist himself, has found ways to incorporate the genre into everything Elements Church does.

Missouri Church Embraces and Celebrates Diversity

“We like to say that our church is where we come to be celebrated,” Lead Pastor Damon Duran says, “not just be tolerated.”

Crowds Flock Across State Lines to Small Church’s Annual Passion Play

Church in New Galilee, Pennsylvania, population 400, attracts hundreds of guests each year for Easter-themed play.

Small Texas Church Expands Food Pantry After Arson

Family of Faith Worship Center in Waco turns tragedy into an even greater outreach to the community.

Church for the Homeless: Shades of Grace in Tennessee

United Methodist congregation in the Appalachian Mountains has become a haven for the homeless.

100 Years, 100 Houses: Texas Church Celebrates Two Milestones

Highland Park UMC in Dallas celebrates its 100th anniversary with dedication of 100th Habitat for Humanity house.

Two Congregations, Two Languages for Rhode Island Church

Living Waters and Rey de Gloria merge to form one unified, bilingual church.

Reaching the Community Through Health-Focused Classes

The Intersection church meets unique needs in its neighborhood: a free way to exercise and a means to eat nutritiously.