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.

Progress Out of Poverty: Progressive Community Church

Progressive Community Church builds a beacon of hope in downturned Stockton, Calif.

Focused and Creative: Brazos Fellowship

Brazos Fellowship Uses Creative Methods to Attract Newcomers During Normally Slow Season

“A Lot of Innovative Ideas” — Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Heart of a Family: Blueprint Church

Blueprint Church leverages geography-based missional communities to turn neighbors into family. Here's how they do it.

Embracing Change: Liberty Baptist Church

Liberty Baptist Church Marries Changes in Methodology with Uncompromising Biblical Preaching

An Open Invitation: Parkway Fellowship

Parkway Fellowship, an Evangelism-focused Church, Sees Rapid Growth

A Crazy Love: Real Life Christian Church

Real Life Christian Church Determines to Value What God Values

When Right-Living People Bless the City: Rockford First

Rockford First Provides a Wide Welcome to a Diverse Community