Each year OUTREACH magazine publishes The Outreach 100 annual report on the largest and fastest-growing churches in America. The 2008 special issue includes practical and inspirational features on retention and assimilation, what we can learn from Outreach 100 churches, and wisdom from their pastors—what they’ve learned, so far. The magazine regularly reports on the ideas, insights and stories shaping outreach today—for any church, any size.
Lakewood Church
Houston, TX
Pastor: Joel Osteen
#1 - Attendance: 43500
Ministry Resources:
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JoelOsteen.com
Second Baptist Church
Houston, TX
Pastor: Ed Young
#2 - Attendance: 23659
Ministry Resources:
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Winning Walk
North Point Community Church
Alpharetta, GA
Pastor: Andy Stanley
#3 - Attendance: 22557
Ministry Resources:
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NorthPoint YouTube Channel
Willow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, IL
Pastor: Bill Hybels
#4 - Attendance: 22500
Ministry Resources:
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LifeChurch.tv
Edmond, OK
Pastor: Craig Groeschel
#5 - Attendance: 20823
Ministry Resources:
Sermons
Website
Books
Blog
West Angeles Cathedral
Los Angeles, CA
Pastor: Charles E. Blake
#6 - Attendance: 20000
Ministry Resources:
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Fellowship Church
Grapevine, TX
Pastor: Ed Young Jr.
#7 - Attendance: 19913
Ministry Resources:
Website
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Blog
Saddleback Church
Lake Forest, CA
Pastor: Rick Warren
#8 - Attendance: 19414
Ministry Resources:
Website
Books
Saddleback Resources
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pastor: Bob Coy
#9 - Attendance: 18000
Ministry Resources:
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The Potter's House
Dallas, TX
Pastor: T.D. Jakes
#10 - Attendance: 17000
Ministry Resources:
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Blog
Woodlands Church
The Woodlands, TX
Pastor: Kerry Shook
#11 - Attendance: 16380
Ministry Resources:
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Southeast Christian Church
Louisville, KY
Pastor: Dave Stone
#12 - Attendance: 16264
Ministry Resources:
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Hopewell Missionary Baptist
Norcross, GA
Pastor: William L. Sheals
#13 - Attendance: 16000
Ministry Resources:
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New Birth Missionary Baptist
Lithonia, GA
Pastor: Eddie L. Long
#14 - Attendance: 15000
Ministry Resources:
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NorthRidge Church
Plymouth, MI
Pastor: Brad Powell
#15 - Attendance: 14762
Ministry Resources:
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New Hope Christian Fellowship
Honolulu, HI
Pastor: Wayne Cordeiro
#16 - Attendance: 14500
Ministry Resources:
Sermons
Website
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Prestonwood Baptist Church
Plano, TX
Pastor: Jack Graham
#17 - Attendance: 14450
Ministry Resources:
Website
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McLean Bible Church
McLean, VA
Pastor: Lon Solomon
#18 - Attendance: 13699
Ministry Resources:
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First Baptist Church Hammond
Hammond, IN
Pastor: Jack Schaap
#19 - Attendance: 13678
Ministry Resources:
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Calvary of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Pastor: Skip Heitzig
#20 - Attendance: 13500
Ministry Resources:
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New Light Christian Center Church
Houston, TX
Pastor: Ira V. Hilliard
#21 - Attendance: 13500
Ministry Resources:
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Central Christian Church
Henderson, NV
Pastor: Jud Wilhite
#22 - Attendance: 13010
Ministry Resources:
Sermons
Website
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Thomas Road Baptist Church
Lynchburg, VA
Pastor: Jonathan Falwell
#23 - Attendance: 13000
Ministry Resources:
Sermons
Website
Books
Christ's Church of The Valley
Peoria, AZ
Pastor: Donald J. Wilson
#24 - Attendance: 12535
Ministry Resources:
Website
Christ Fellowship
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Pastor: Tom Mullins
#25 - Attendance: 12339
Ministry Resources:
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