The Jonesboro, Arkansas, congregation and Kid's Bible Club have outgrown their building as parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles have followed their children into the waters of baptism and become church members.

Emphasizing Healthy Congregations

Apostle Mary Jacks Dynes and field missionary coordinator Kris Judd base their approach in the Canada/North Central USA Mission Field on the CPI model to create an atmosphere of invitation, witnessing, and serving in healthy congregations. Mary and Kris have been meeting with each of the field’s mission center missionary coordinators and presidents to empower them and build a strong network.

In Canada East, a young adult camping ministry is emerging. Another model that is integral to congregational identity in this diverse mission center is Jubilee—based on the Encounter World Religions Centre. Mary explained, “People are drawn to that because they feel it’s very important to be tolerant of other religions.”

Visioning is taking place in Toronto, and congregations are emerging in Hamilton and Ottawa as well. Outreach in Canada West is also strong for young adults and neighborhoods surrounding congregations.

Children at City Center Ministries in Davenport, Iowa, have much to celebrate! With the help of World church grants, they meet in what was once an abandoned house—now rehabbed for worship and youth activities. The "Center" has become an act of faith, according to founders Dennis and Pam LaRoque. They said, "Our experience is that God provides just enough and just in time."