Articles for tag: Capital Area Christian Church

January 24, 2018

Vibrant Church Rebrands and Rebuilds

By Mel McGowan Imagine if a small church in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania could pick up the torch from William Penn’s “Holy Experiment” through the development of a postmodern village green. Vibrant Church, previously known as Capital Area Christian Church, has offered its surrounding community a simple, relationship-centric approach to Christianity for 35 years. Vibrant serves the Susquehanna Valley, Mechanicsburg, and Harrisburg areas, where they generously and relentlessly pursue close connection with church members and the community alike. Vibrant’s mission is to be a gift to and destination for the surrounding community. In addition to an all-in-one, multifunctional

January 4, 2012

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

Interview with Don Hamilton

By Brad Dupray Capital Area Christian Church in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has connected with its community in a far deeper way than most churches. In addition to its heavy involvement with community organizations, the church recently raised more than $600,000 in donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals for construction of a large playground that continues the church”s efforts at making its campus a key part of its community. From the start, the church has worked at using its 53-acre campus to benefit the community and connect people to Christ. Don Hamilton ministers with Capital Area Christian, the only congregation he

August 23, 2009

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

They”re Putting Holes in Our Walls!

by TJ George Several years ago, the Christians at Capital Area Christian Church in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, worshiped in a very little building we had completely outgrown. We had used up every inch of life that building hadÂ to offer, and something had to be done.Â Through a miraculous series of events, God dropped a 53-acre property into our laps selling for well below market price. Fifty-three acres, do you know big that is? Under the wise guidance of our eldership and after much prayer, we bought the property. From the start, our leadership”s intention was to develop the property in a

May 25, 2008

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

Ministries Offering Help and Hope to Those in Need

By Jennifer Taylor Many churches feed the hungry, clothe the needy, and help the poor””so many, in fact, no article could list them all! Here are eight ministries making a difference around the country. Â Building Better Communities””New Orleans, Louisiana When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Building Better Communities””a nonprofit organization founded by Journey Christian Church””already served the homeless and poor with clothing, hot meals, and worship services. Since then, “BBC has come a long way,” says Tim Martin, the executive director. “[We] now provide a comprehensive community-based ministry to people in east New Orleans with plans for