Congregational Stories
Congregational Stories
- New Church Evolves from Young Adults Initiative
It’s as if Sherry Williams and her team of core volunteers inhaled and breathed life into a group of people who felt they had no real place in… continue reading
- 317Church Launching in Hendricks County
It’s the same feeling each year when the first crocus bulbs peek through the winter ground signaling the beginning of spring. You know that beauty… continue reading
- Valparaiso Nazarene Church: Empowering Congregations Through the Use of Technology
Through their Connect Through Tech grant with the Center, Valparaiso Nazarene Church of Valparaiso, Indiana, was able to upgrade their tech… continue reading
- Amazing Grace Christian Church and the “Amazing Bible Stories” Video Series
Recognizing the need for online ministry, Amazing Grace Christian Church of Indianapolis, Indiana, utilized the support of two grants from the… continue reading
- Northview Church: Engaging Young Adults Through A New Form of Ministry
With a desire to connect with unreached populations in their area, Northview Church embarked on the Engaging Young Adults Initiative with the… continue reading
- From Community Partnership to Everlasting Friendship
First Presbyterian Church of Muncie, Indiana, began their Community Ministry Grant with the Center for Congregations in the fall of 2019, focusing… continue reading
- Bethel Community Church and the Traveling Shelter: A Small Congregation Helping the Homeless in a Big Way
Bethel Community Church is a congregation of 25 people located in Seymour, Indiana. With a desire to help their homeless population, this small… continue reading
- A Ministry of Abundant Hospitality: Extending a Hand to Open Up Hearts and Minds
First Presbyterian Church of Scottsburg, Indiana, has dedicated the last ten years to supporting the cause against HIV infection in their county.… continue reading
- Creating a Home for the Special Needs Community
In 2019, with a vision in mind, Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Terre Haute, Indiana, began their Community Ministry Grant project with… continue reading
- Following the Calling of Christ to Expand A Congregation
First Church has leaned on the support of two grants from the Center for Congregations to establish two different locations: in Wheatfield and… continue reading