Church Profiles

Mountain Life Church: Christmas Blessings

Mountain Life Church purchased Christmas trees from a local nursery at cost and organized a Christmas tree lot on church grounds.

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Korea: Why So Many Megachurches?

Korea: about the land mass of Kentucky, yet home to five of the world's 20 largest congregations

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.