November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
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Church Hosts Special Services for “Transitional”
First Christian Church in Kissimmee reaches people in transition through a weekly Community Outreach Service combining worship, preaching, refreshments, and a hot meal provided with help from church…
Orchard Group Teaming Up to Plant Church in Ireland
With support from Orchard Group and several U.S. churches, Dermot and Marie O’Mahony prepare to launch Elevate Community Church in Limerick, Ireland, Orchard Group’s first international church plant.
A New Church for Happys Inn
Phil Alspaw shares how Libby Christian Church transformed two bays of a rural Montana fire station into Chain of Lakes Christian Church—and watched a new congregation take root.
Breaking the Ice
Michael C. Mack introduces seven vital signs of a healthy small group, from Christ-centered leadership and authentic community to shared leadership, outreach, intentional planning, and discipleship.
Warehouse Transformed into Athletic Complex
New Life Christian Church transformed a former beer distribution warehouse into the nZone, an 83,000-square-foot sports and community facility designed to welcome its neighbors.
Film Festival Aims at Raising Water Awareness
Journey’s Crossing Christian Church is hosting the Reel Water Film Festival to connect with local filmmakers, raise awareness of the water crisis, and help fund a new well…
‘Promise Island’ VBS Earns Top Honors
Standard Publishing’s “Adventures on Promise Island” earned top honors as Lynda Freeman’s top Vacation Bible School pick for 2012, praised for its Bible content, service emphasis, island setting,…
Church Continues with Katrina Recovery Efforts
More than six years after Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi Christian Church continues to house, feed, and support volunteers working to help Gulf Coast communities recover.
Giving Plate Food Ministry Growing Exponentially
Gary and Debi Kelso started The Giving Plate with a few cans of tuna and loaves of bread. Today, the outreach provides monthly food boxes to more than…
Church Planting Organizations
A directory of church planting organizations and associations, including contact information and selected details about their vision, geographic focus, recent church plants, partnerships, and future plans.
So You Want to Plant a Church?
What should motivate someone to plant a church? R. Paige Mathews shares what experienced church planting leaders want to hear from candidates and the practical steps they recommend…
Power Planting
Brent Storms and Greg Nettle discuss the future of church planting, including urban ministry, planter assessment, lower-cost models, leadership development, international partnerships, and collaboration between Orchard Group and…
Counting Sheep
Steve Carr questions whether attendance numbers alone can measure church success, examining biblical examples, transfer growth, evangelism, and the need for a broader understanding of congregational faithfulness.
In Just One Year: Love Your City
Jon Ferguson explores Jeremiah 29 and challenges Christians to love their cities through exile, shalom, and prayer, seeking the peace and prosperity of the communities where God has…
BASH Program Offers After-school Help
Berean Christian Church’s BASH after-school program provides homework help, activities, and meals for local students while connecting with families. With new volunteers, the outreach has expanded to include…
