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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.

  • A World of Difference
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    Mar 22, 2025

    A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity

    Meet a California dad whose son’s autism diagnosis led him on a journey of self-discovery, transforming him into a devoted advocate.

  • ChurchLeaders
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    Mar 11, 2025

    The Missing Generation: Why Gen Z Women Are Leaving the Church and How To Bring Them Back

    For decades, women have been the bedrock of church communities, demonstrating higher levels of religious engagement than men. That’s no longer true—at least in America. In fact, our young women are leading the departure of the young from the church.

  • Unconventional Ministry
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    Feb 25, 2025

    Closing the Special Needs Ministry Gap

    Uncover the barriers that keep churches from truly including people with disabilities, and how to break them down.

  • Ministry Growth Show
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    Jan 8, 2025

    Building Relational Churches in a Digital World

    Host Zach Leighton sits down with Russ to discuss the intersection of faith, innovation, and relationship-building in ministry.

  • Church Leaders
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    Dec 11, 2024

    Don’t Just Celebrate Christmas. Bring Its Joy and Goodness Into the Lives Around You.

    Read Russ' op-ed on Church Leaders about how we can do good during the holiday season.

  • The Washington Times
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    Nov 27, 2024

    Thanksgiving isn’t just about celebrating blessings: It’s an invitation to be one, too

    Read Russ' op-ed on The Washington Times about the impact we can make on Thanksgiving and beyond.

  • Ministry Architects
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    Nov 12, 2024

    A New Approach to Church Leadership

    An interview about the art of empowering young leaders to build sustainable ministry.

  • Very Bold Radio
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    Oct 12, 2024

    Very Bold Radio

    Steve Teel had a great time getting to know author, minister, innovator Russ Ewell as they talk about his book: "He's Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself."