Rural Evangelism and Discipleship Summit encourages Arizona church leaders
After Larry Whitney, pastor of Mustang Mountain Cowboy Church, and Mike Bishop, pastor of Harvest Church Anthem, attended a rural ministry conference in Montana, they immediately agreed Arizona needed something…
5 ways Christian Challenge saw life change in the 2025-2026 school year
From professions of faith to student leaders, here’s how Christian Challenge measured impact for the 2025-2026 school year.
From preschool volunteers to young adult leaders, Next Gen Conference draws 250
Volunteers, ministry leaders and pastors who serve in preschool, kids, youth and young adult ministries came together Aug. 21-22 for equipping and connection at the Next Gen Conference.
AZMN sets 2027 baptism goal
Following a 20-year high for reported baptisms in 2025, the Arizona Mission Network has a new challenge for churches: Baptize 4,000 people in 2027. And while baptisms are much more…
This pastor shared his secret to longevity after 66 years in ministry
At the age of 96, Jim Haggard has more than 60 years of ministry experience. Here’s his secret to longevity.
After a Mesa church lost its mortgage payoff to wire fraud, ‘God worked a miracle’
When a Mesa church had a large mortgage payment stolen, the loss seemed final. That is, until, the Mesa Police Department got involved. Here’s what happened, plus some tips to protect your own church from wire fraud.
Unity creates space for Hispanic youth to encounter Christ
When Neri-Enrique Mizael Borja Gonzalez attended Unity Conference for the first time as a 13-year-old, he expected another church event because, as a pastor’s kid, attendance was not exactly optional.…
How a graphic designer found her ministry through Christian Challenge
Brittney Barnett arrived at Northern Arizona University the fall of 2020 with plans to become a graphic designer in agricultural communications. God had other plans. As a freshman, she…