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.

Nothing More to Give: Hope Presbyterian Church

Brian Boisen: "These days, I am inspired, engaged and electrified by my small church ministry."

Make Partnerships, Not Excuses: Bountiful Community Church

An Aging Utah Church Reaches Out to the Homeless and Hungry

El Salvador: Pray, Plan, Coach, Grow at Elim Christian Mission

Small Group Attendance Exceeds Worship Attendance in This Salvadoran Church. Why?

Canada: Learning From Our Neighbors to the North

Canadian churches are pursuing evangelism with people who have little church background … as a process.

Beyond the Numbers: Oasis Church

Steve Mason: "I say, build the church on the foundation of godly relationships and leave the work of growth in God's hands."

“The Message Was Fantastic!”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Reaching the Anti-Churched: Monroe Park Vineyard

A grandmother of three starts a counter-cultural church to reach the 20-somethings in her town.

Turnaround to Hope: Englewood Christian Church

Small Indiana Church Transforms Urban Neighborhood on a Large Scale