December 16, 2025
God’s Resort: A Unique Ministry of Transitional Housing
God's Resort is a transitional ministry that equips people to move from semi-stability to full recovery through relational encounters.
Articles for tag: Habitat for Humanity
October 23, 2023
October 29 | Application (‘What Does It Mean to Serve?’)
Service has a sound. Service has a frangrance. Service has a feeling. Service has names. Service has role models . . .
November 17, 2022
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Natural Thanksgiving’ (2007)
"Why is the American Thanksgiving celebration characterized more by indulgence than gratitude?" editor Mark A. Taylor asked in 2007.
November 9, 2021
Virginia Church Transforms Horse Farm into First Permanent Home
LifePointe Christian Church in Toano, Va., which started in 2006, is finally moving into its first permanent home—a horse farm on 10 acres it purchased in 2018.
OCC Observes 10-Year Anniversary of Joplin Tornado (Plus News Briefs)
Briefs about the 10-year anniversary of the deadly Joplin tornado, Passion for Planting, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Holley Christian Church's 150th anniversary, and more.
November 28, 2018
Discovery Church Provides Land for Low-Income Housing
By Jim Nieman Discovery Christian Church in Broomfield, Colo., is playing a role in helping to solve a low-income housing problem in its well-to-do region north of Denver and east of Boulder. The church is providing a zero-cost lease of about 1.25 acres to Flatirons Habitat for Humanity to build four triplexes for 12 low-income families. The homes will be affordable and energy-efficient, according to an article in the Broomfield Enterprise. “[Lead pastor] Steve Cuss is the catalyst for this,” said Tom Morris, executive pastor of Discovery. “He has worked extensively with the [local] government asking, ‘What are some problems
March 5, 2016
Lexington Celebrating Restoration 200 on May 15
Restoration 200“”billed as a revival of unity, liberty, and love””happens May 15, 3:00 p.m., at the Courthouse Square Plaza in Lexington, KY. The gathering will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first Restoration Movement church in Lexington. After the Cane Ridge Revival near Paris, KY, in 1801, Christians across the commonwealth shed their denominations to imitate the church of the New Testament. They said, “We are not the only Christians, but are Christians only.” This revival of the church, often referred to as the Second Great Awakening, brought to light the detriments of separation in the church, and emphasized the
June 19, 2015
Millennial Bridge
By Tom Ellsworth I”m not sure when it happened. I distinctly remember being a young minister just starting out who desperately wanted to bridge the gulf between the generation I so respected and my generation, which also needed to find a place in church leadership. Suddenly””at least it seems that way””I find myself moving into a different stage. I turned 60 this year and have become part of the generation to which I was trying to build that bridge years ago. I hasten to add that 60 is not old (my perspective), but neither is it young. So I want
Going Strong
By Jennifer Johnson “I am the least likely person to lead a trip of women,” Gayla Congdon said during our interview. “I grew up with brothers and I”m not a “˜woman”s retreat” kind of person. I want to do something that matters.” Apparently she”s not alone””the Women of Strength trips she started in 2012 have had to be capped at 65 people, and dozens of ladies have attended more than one. A significant number of the participants aren”t even Christians, but find the experience more than worth the investment of money and vacation time. Actually, Congdon does think “women”s events”
September 7, 2013
An Urban Kingdom Church Planter Entrepreneur in Los Angeles
By Thomas F. Jones Jr. I met Kevin Haah in a church planting assessment event in Johnson City, Tennessee. I was immediately impressed by this bright, but humble, Korean-American Christian. Haah”s path to church planting was not a simple one. After graduating from Cornell Law School he married Grace (also a lawyer), and they had three kids. He became partner at a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles only to give up law to pursue a master of divinity degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. Soon he became a pastor, and then a church planter. And now he is the key
July 13, 2012
A Widow’s Faith
After the devastating Joplin tornado, 21 small Illinois communities joined forces to build a widow's family a new home—and discovered how serving together could strengthen churches, relationships, and faith.
February 4, 2012
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.
Operation Weatherization
Crossroads Christian Church partnered with Habitat for Humanity and local organizations to weatherize homes, reduce energy costs, and serve low-income families in Newburgh, Indiana.
December 13, 2010
Church on Tour
Crossroads Christian Church uses inner-city van tours to help members see poverty, homelessness, and local outreach opportunities firsthand, preparing them to serve their community.
August 19, 2009
How Will You Celebrate Great Communion?
Mark A. Taylor reviews the purpose of Great Communion and shares practical resources for churches planning an October 4 observance rooted in Restoration Movement history.
May 17, 2009
Leading Older Adults to Find Places of Service
Amy Hanson offers church leaders practical ways to help older adults discover meaningful service through God’s leading, personal interests, deep passion, and past experience.
It Doesn’t Take a Village
Christian Community Services Inc. unites two Nashville churches to help families pursue self-sufficiency through financial training, mentoring, matched savings, tutoring, and long-term relational support.
Doing Good an Earmark of Our Times?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the church’s growing external focus, the wider cultural movement toward service, and the call to demonstrate Christ’s love through hands-on compassion.
June 29, 2008
Growing Compassionate Kids
Jan Johnson encourages families to serve together, offering practical ways parents can help children grow in compassion, confidence, and Christlike care for people in need.
Natural Thanksgiving
A reflection on why abundance can dull gratitude—and how Scripture points to thankfulness rooted in Christ, prayer, reverence, and joy “in all circumstances,” even when life changes through loss or hardship.
