Church Profiles

The Show Must Go On

All the big productions and illustrated sermons are designed around the idea of having something congregants can invite their friends to.

A God-Shaped Vision

Back in 2001, the leadership team at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, launched a vision plan that laid out some lofty goals....

A Home Away from Home

To meet the needs of people in their reach in a time when people have so many views of church, the pandemic and the issues they face, New Day uses a variety of approaches to reach the diverse population.

Destination in Christ: Destination Church

Destination Church Builds Attendance through Conversions at Movie Theater Campuses

Community of Seniors: Community Christian Church

A 55-plus community becomes a contemporary megachurch's newest campus.

Think Outside the Church: Grace Family Church

Grace Family Church Uses Creativity and Resourcefulness to Pour into Its Children and Community

Netherlands: If Here, Then Anywhere? Bethel Church

The touch of God began in an aged, discouraged and divided congregation. Few imagined what the church was to become.

“A Lot of Fun to Experience” — Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

A Place of Healing: Corcoran First

A Church Averts Closure by Addressing the Most Serious Community Needs.

Organic Growth Through Host Groups

Albuquerque, N.M. Church's New Campuses Emerge Through an Innovative Model

Something Bigger Than "Us": The Crossing

The Crossing Focuses on Serving Kids, the Community, and the World