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Our desire is to make God known and do good.

For 90 years, the BACC has been a place for Bay Area residents to know God (John 1:18) and make him known by doing good (Acts 10:38).

This simple message of ‘God and Good’ has been catching nationwide attention. Check out these stories to learn more about who we are and how God is moving through us in the Bay Area and beyond.

For 90 years, the BACC has been a place for Bay Area residents to know God (John 1:18) and make him known by doing good (Acts 10:38).

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This simple message of ‘God and Good’ has been catching nationwide attention. Check out these stories to learn more about who we are and how God is moving through us in the Bay Area and beyond.

  • Life!Line with Craig Roberts
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    Mar 12, 2026

    Life!Line with Craig Roberts and Russ Ewell on the Formation of Young Men

    Forge resilient mentorship bonds by creating a "training camp" environment.

  • Fox News
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    Mar 1, 2026

    I’ve been a pastor for 40 years. Young men are struggling and I think I know why

    Men need loving, mature, stable relationships with people who care about them and can guide them well.

  • Truth Changes Everything
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    Jan 26, 2026

    Why Inclusion Is Essential to the Gospel

    Reshape your community and mission by embracing those with disabilities.

  • The Christian Post
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    Dec 29, 2025

    Pastor, wife spearhead ‘inclusive ministry’ model for people with disabilities

    Break barriers for families by building inclusive, disability-focused church ministries.

  • The Church Planting Podcast
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    Dec 16, 2025

    Russ Ewell on Reaching Gen Z: How the Next Generation Will Transform the Church

    Explore one of today’s most pressing ministry questions: How do we reach, disciple, and develop Gen Z and millennials into kingdom leaders?

  • Family Ministry Podcast
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    Nov 27, 2025

    Building Inclusive Ministry for Every Family with Russ & Gail Ewell

    Russ and Gail Ewell share their experiences in building a special needs ministry and the importance of fostering inclusion within children’s and student ministries.

  • The Washington Times
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    Nov 18, 2025

    This Thanksgiving, help fix the national loneliness epidemic

    Relentless negative thoughts and self-perceptions can be erased through experiencing love from others and God, but they have to be seen and intercepted first.

  • Church Leaders
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    Nov 13, 2025

    How To Start a Disability Ministry in Your Church

    A spiritual ministry designed specifically for those with disabilities is an important and powerful part of truly inclusive programming and church culture.