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.

“They Made Me Want to Return”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

A Place to Belong: Signs of Grace Deaf Church

An Ohio Church Offers the Deaf a Place to Worship, Lead, Belong

A Place to Connect: Hope Fellowship

A Frisco, Texas, Megachurch Keeps Up With Its Rapidly-Growing Community

A Church for All Comers: Trinity Community Lutheran Church

A Tiny, Isolated Church on the Canada Border Becomes the Heart of Its Community

Belonging Before Believing: Inversion Community Church

A Small Denver Church Attracts Attendees Through a Thriving Meetup Group

“They Made Me Feel Welcome”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

Making Connections in Toronto: Neighborhood Connections Church

A Downtown Toronto Ministry Grows Organically Into a Church

Canine Comfort for Seniors: Atonement Lutheran Church

An Ohio Church Brings Comfort Dog on Visits to Seniors