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.

In Service, On Board: Faith Chapel

“When you can get somebody to serve, they feel a part of things.”

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