Church Profiles

Embrace Church: Real Transformation

The church’s success is a testament to divine grace working through flawed people, Pastor Adam Weber insists. Embrace’s goal-setting process, called “traction,” has also multiplied its congregation.

CenterPoint Church: A Steady Presence in Long Island

“Our focus is always on reaching the lost and those who are far from God. We just keep honoring God, trying to reach our community, being missional and attractional, and person by person, they keep coming through the doors.” - Pastor Brian McMillan

Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

Venture Church: Community for First-Timers

“If people don’t make a single friend at your church, they’re not going to stay.” ~Pastor Di Beals

Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

Refugee Church Finds a New Home in Texas

“This was a natural extension of who we have always been." -Pastor Darin wood

Ohio Church Makeover

This move would not only give them room to grow, but also would enable them to do a lot more to fulfill their mission of being a church focused on “building the kingdom, one life at a time.”

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

The Church at Brook Hills: Language of Love

Senior Pastor Matt Mason says Brook Hills’ ESL program is, in its own way, reaching the world for Christ.

Alive Church: Keeping Your Focus on the Power of God

During Sunday worship services, the church makes a point to celebrate how many people have been led to Christ.