Church Profiles

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Faith Assembly: Enter the Mission Field

Faith Assembly offers a range of ministries aimed at every age group and stage of life so people can encounter Jesus.

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.”

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

Bringing Christ to Inmates: Northland, A Church Distributed

Northland, A Church Distributed, Reaches Behind Bars Through Interactive Technology

A Heart for Kids: Westside Family Church

Westside Family Church Makes Its Concern for Children and Orphans Personal

“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