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

A Walk in the Park: Dove Community Cell Church

Three Pennsylvania Congregations Team Up to Restore Peace to a Crime-Ridden Park

Mass Appeal, at Home and Abroad: Potential Church

Potential Church Finds Ways to Translate Its Messages Across Cultures

Virtual Church, Real Relationship: Christ Fellowship

Christ Fellowship’s Online Mentorship Builds Meaningful Community

Urban Ministry: To Reach Addicts and Convicts

A Maine church returns to its urban ministry roots

Moving Into Mission: The Austin Stone Community Church

The Austin Stone Community Church Provides Diverse Missional Opportunities

Connecting Seniors: A Harvest of Friendship

A church garden project connects seniors.

A New Kind of "Church Home": Faith Church

Faith Church Creates Housing and a Community Center for a University Neighborhood

Profile: Action in the Church

A Hollywood church uses its location to raise money for outreach.