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.

“Newcomers Might Feel Left Out”–Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Creating Community: Granger Community Church

Granger's Community Center Becomes Lifeblood to Hurting Neighborhood

Small and Selfless: The Mission Church

The Mission Church serves other congregations with the love of Jesus.

To Nurture and Develop: Pittsburgh Baptist Church

Pittsburgh Baptist Church Nurtures Start-Up Ethnic Churches Until They’re Strong Enough to Stand on Their Own

“They Were Kind and Enthusiastic”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

New Life for Small Churches: Brand New Church

Brand New Church Creates a Multisite Network Along the Back Roads of Rural America

Reaching Out, Reaching In: Citylife Church

As the #7 Fastest-Growing Church in the U.S., Citylife Church serves God faithfully, and he has blessed the church as a result.

“More Religious Than Spiritual”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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