Church Profiles

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

City Church: ‘It’s Worth Being a Little Uncomfortable’

Because we have been a church plant with steady growth, we have always had to be very openhanded and very open to change.

Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

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