November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
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Big Dreams in Small Places
Can a church plant thrive in a town of 3,000? Philip Claycomb shares Creekside Christian Fellowship's story in Needville, Texas, and four lessons about community engagement, local missions,…
Transforming Our Region
Glen Elliott shares how Pantano Christian Church pursued church planting across southern Arizona through strategic partnerships, community engagement, leadership development, and a vision for healthy congregations in every…
What I Want to Tell Church Planters
After leading both a struggling church plant and a growing megachurch, Aaron Brockett reflects on discouragement, church size, and why faithful ministry matters more than numerical success.
What I Want to Tell Large Churches
Church planters and megachurch leaders often compete despite sharing the same mission. Steve Wyatt explores the struggles of starting a church and calls for greater honesty, practical support,…
Keeping Them Connected
Why do some millennials stay connected to church while others leave? Mark A. Taylor examines Barna research and five strategies involving relationships, mentoring, cultural discernment, vocational discipleship, and…
A Conversation with Becky Ahlberg
Discover how My Safe Harbor in Anaheim empowers single mothers, strengthens families, and builds community partnerships through practical urban outreach and the long-term commitment of a congregation determined…
Who Will Sing to George?
Who will sing to George when his mother is gone? Vangie Rodenbeck explores church disability inclusion through a moving story about worship, friendship, and the lasting relationships families…
How Your Small Group Can Carry Out the Great Commission
Michael C. Mack explains how developing small group leaders through discipleship, shared responsibility, and spiritual growth helps healthy groups multiply naturally, with a practical strategy for launching new…
Interview with Ken Henes
Ken Henes discusses church planting in Wisconsin, including partnerships, leadership assessment, coaching, and sustainable congregations. He also shares personal lessons about ministry challenges, family, preaching, and spiritual renewal.
Churches and Government: Partners in Community Development
Jim Herbst explores how churches and government can work together to strengthen neighborhoods through housing, education, local partnerships, and community development rooted in trust and genuine neighborly relationships.
Colorado Churches Helping Flood Victims
As devastating floods displaced Colorado residents, three Christian churches mobilized to help. Jennifer Johnson reports on evacuation assistance, clothing distribution, disaster relief partnerships, and a dramatic rescue amid…
Chicago Impact
Tammy Melchien shares how Chicago Impact brought Community Christian Church into Chicago's neighborhoods through new campuses, school partnerships, small groups, and personal stories of transformation, including Mitchell's journey…
Boston Strong
Dan Clymer shares how REUNION Christian Church and Sojourn Collegiate Ministry partnered to reach Boston through church planting, campus outreach, small groups, community service, and a growing commitment…
City Growth, Church Growth?
As Americans return to urban living, will congregations follow? Darrel Rowland examines city population growth, changing neighborhoods, and the religious attitudes of millennials shaping the future of urban…
Growing “Small” in Indianapolis
After rapid growth revealed weaknesses in discipleship, Jeff Krajewski explains why Common Ground chose smaller congregations, deeper mentoring relationships, and a 100-year vision for church multiplication in Indianapolis.
