"The Blessing" plays on
He sings, plays the guitar, writes songs and leads music in church on Sunday mornings. This fall he’ll be touring with the GRAMMY Award-winning band, Casting Crowns.

His new CD, The Blessing, will be in stores March 6 — its title song a duet with Casting Crowns lead singer Full Story...

Different enough ...
A self-described “old woman in the shoe,” Pastor Linda Adams nurtures a wide variety of folks — from her own congregation at New Hope FMC (Rochester, NY) to up-and-coming movers and shakers in the conference’s Rochester District where she serves as leader. Full Story ...

Way to go!
In September, the fifth/sixth grade Sunday school class at John Wesley FMC in Indianapolis, IN, won the Sunday school patrol contest run by Christian radio station 93.9 (The Song). DJ Doug McKenzie brought breakfast treats, souvenirs and the station’s SS patrol van. The class was entered into the contest by their teacher, FM World Ministries Center Human Resources Director Willadean Duncan. Pictured (L-R): McKenzie, Eddie Boyles, Laura Davis, Kyle Reynen, Andy Davis, Hannah Burkhart and Kelly Gillespie.

The River: going with the flow
In 2002, The River (Long Beach, CA) “sprang up” and began to flow — out into the neighborhood. “A church for the unchurched, under-churched and those hurt by the church,” The River is a place where everyone’s invited to understand the Word for the first time; participate in simple, meaningful worship services; and come Full Story...

OMS grant underwrites
sound recording studio
Light and Life Bible Fellowship (Olympia, WA) will soon open a state-of-the-art sound recording studio, thanks in part to a One More Soul grant. “The studio will open an incredible door,” says Pastor Larry Rogers. Full Story...


A good ouch
After recommitting his life to the Lord at Light & Life Bible Fellowship (Olympia, WA), Micah Frederick decided to begin a Bible study in the tattoo parlor where he works. (Close-up): Frederick’s own arm.

OMS grant brings pastor on full-time
Before Motley FMC (MN) received a One More Soul grant, Pastor Jim Johnson worked at least 40 hours a week as a food processing plant manager, devoting every “spare” moment to shepherding his growing flock. Thanks to the grant, on Jan. 6, 2006, after 20 years on the job, Johnson “retired” to become Motley’s full-time pastor. The impact Full Story...

Out of our abundance ...
Last fall, Cornerstone FMC (Holton, MI) kicked off a 40 Days of Community campaign. For seven weeks the church, including kids and teens, was immersed in the idea of growing deeper and reaching out to the community.

At the end of the campaign Cornerstone created Full Story...

It's all about the people ...
“The word excitement best describes what I’m feeling about what’s happening here,” says Pastor Lane Loman of Columbus FMC (IN). Founded in 1921, the octogenarian church has served its community well, and eagerly embraces the opportunity to continue building the kingdom here in Indiana. Full Story...

Dying to be reborn
Imagine a sanctuary shared by congregations with vastly differing styles and philosophies of ministry — one has a highly formal style, singing a cappella in five-part harmony; the second turns electronic instruments up full blast. Imagine further that this facility has accommodated, facilitated and/or partnered with various Full Story...