“As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them” (Luke 24:15). This passage has been a guiding principle for the aptly named Journey Church, a Charis Fellowship church located in eastern Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia. Pastor Adam Johnson, along with his wife Megan and their […]
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There are regions where spreading the Gospel faces formidable challenges—legal restrictions, cultural barriers, and apathy towards Christianity. In such contexts, creativity emerges as a powerful ingredient, offering innovative ways to engage with different people groups and overcome obstacles on the path to making disciples. Now, imagine you have this incredible recipe for spreading the Gospel.
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Each year at youth conference, Momentum Ministry Partners honors one youth pastor who is faithfully discipling the next generation and investing in the lives of students. This person is selected by a panel of Momentum staff, based on meeting certain criteria. In July 2024 the Student Ministries Pastor of the Year Award recipient was Rothan
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It’s been almost four months since nearly 600 people gathered at Grace Polaris Church in Columbus, Ohio, for the annual Charis Fellowship Conference in early July. The theme for the week was, “How Good is the Gospel?” and emphasized the grace, peace, power, and hope we have in Jesus Christ. Each session included a time
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At the end of July, Lanham Grace Church in Lanham, Md., completed some much-needed renovations in their building with the help of a team from Grace Polaris Church in Columbus, Ohio. A few years ago Lanham Grace entered into a revitalization partnership with Assist Church Expansion. At that time Eric Smith, who was serving as
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In response to Hurricane Milton, Charis Disaster Response (CDR) is actively working to organize response efforts in St. Petersburg, Florida. On Mission Network (OMN), an organization specializing in disaster response, is partnering with CDR to set up a central hub to minister to surrounding areas. CDR coordinator Todd Derry is currently part of a convoy of vehicles and equipment
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This summer Assist Church Expansion launched the Ed Jackson Church Multiplication Award. The award is named after an influential leader in the Charis Fellowship who had a big impact in the life of many churches around the country. Ed Jackson served in the US Marine Corp during World War II and with the Ohio State
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Charis Women announced their next conference tour starts this fall at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. Delighted Conference will be a two-day event for all ladies ages 14+. Psalm 37:4 instructs us to “delight ourselves in the Lord,” but “delight” isn’t always the best description of our walk with God. If we are honest, distractions and disappointments
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On March 14, 2024, Western Ohio was devastated by an EF3 tornado. The tornado had a path 1,000 yards wide and winds that reached 155 mph. The areas of Russel’s Point and Indian Lake received heavy damage to homes, trees, businesses, and mobile homes. Three people were killed, 27 were injured, and over 900 people had
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Charis Disaster Response is a new initiative to help Charis Fellowship churches minister to people and areas affected by natural disasters in the United States. The development of Charis Disaster Response comes out of several years of discussion with leadership from Encompass World Partners and Charis Fellowship to determine the best way to facilitate these
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