Church Profiles

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

New Beginnings: Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church Ministers in the Middle of the Bible Belt

“This High-Energy Church Welcomes Young People”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit the 2014 Outreach 100 Fastest-Growing Church.

Real Church, Real People: The Journey

The Journey Challenges Perceptions in America’s Northeast

Bringing in the Broken: Church by the Glades

Church by the Glades “Can’t Afford to Play it Safe”

The Word With Conviction: Grace Church

Grace Church of Dumfries, Va., Teaches the Word with Conviction

Central to Restoration: Central Christian

A Las Vegas church engages the lost and the broken

“We Cracked the Code”: Houston’s First Baptist Church

Houston’s First Baptist Church Returns to Basics of Prayer and the Great Commission

In Service, On Board: Faith Chapel

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