Church Profiles

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

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

Grace Beyond Suburbia: Grace Episcopal Church

A Southern California Church Reaches Into Neighboring Communities to Make a Difference

A Light in Bethlehem: Nativity Lutheran Church

A small church shows compassion in rural Georgia

Where Kids Drag Their Parents to Church: Northside Christian

A Houston-Area Church Creates a Parklike Welcome for the Community