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 Home for Nonprofits: Real Life Church

Real Life Church Opens Its New Campus With Shared Space

Outside the Box: Mission Takes Flight

Church volunteers build an airplane for ministry in Africa.

Church of Small Miracles

A rural Arkansas church extends a helping hand to its community.

Profile: Church of the Open Ark

A border town church attracts newcomers with unique architecture.

How One Church Creates Community

A Dallas church supports missionaries to a hurting apartment community.

United in Worship: Turning Point Church

Turning Point Church Creates an Atmosphere of Togetherness in a Congregation of Two Separate Languages

The City in Its Sites: New Life Community Church

New Life Community Church Puts Jesus in the Context of Chicago’s Diverse Neighborhoods

Small Church Place of Peace

How Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, Wis., seeks to create peace in its community