February 8, 2011
Free for All
Christ’s Church of the Valley provides free funerals for unchurched families in Peoria, Arizona, then continues caring for grieving families through neighborhood groups and follow-up support.
Articles for tag: Don Wilson
October 19, 2008
Hunting or Hunted?
Don Wilson urges pastors and church staff to handle ministry transitions with honesty, prayer, and open communication, reducing misunderstandings and honoring the body of Christ together.
April 15, 2007
MEGACHURCH PROFILE: Parkway Christian, Surprise, AZ
Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Arizona, grew through counterintuitive service decisions, multiple worship styles, and a strong small-group follow-up system—planning new venues while keeping worship environments intentionally intimate.
April 11, 2007
Interview with Sue Wilson
Sue Wilson shares candid insight on marriage, ministry partnership, and the pressures of being a pastor’s wife at a large church. She reflects on criticism, communication, church growth, and practical advice for younger ministers’ wives.
October 29, 2006
The Male Connection: Reaching Men Involves More than Men’s Ministry
Leaders from two churches named Christ’s Church of the Valley discuss why they target men ages 25 to 45, how challenge and adventure shape their approach, and practical ways churches can better connect with unchurched men.
May 14, 2006
3 WOMEN IN MINISTRY: ‘I’m Glad I’m a Megachurch Pastor’s Wife’
Susan Wilson shares how God called her to ministry too—and how that calling has shaped her life as a megachurch pastor’s wife through rapid growth, new challenges, and the joy of seeing lives changed.
March 12, 2006
Grow Church, Grow!
Why do some churches grow rapidly while others struggle? Doug Carter points to shared traits of growing churches: faith-filled risk, a clear commitment to evangelism, and unified values, structure, and style.
