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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.

  • RELEVANT Magazine
    May 29, 2025

    Why So Many Young Men Are Suddenly All In on Faith

    Every single local church can and should see this as an opportunity to reinvent their church to meet the rising interest in Gen Z for purpose, meaning, spirituality and enduring relationships — and in doing so, help build the future of the church itself.

  • Church Leadership Lab
    May 13, 2025

    Creating Belonging in the Church Through Innovation and Inclusion

    Russ shares his powerful personal journey and how it led him to champion a church culture where everyone can belong, particularly those who are often overlooked in traditional ministry settings.

  • Christian Daily International
    May 12, 2025

    Disability inclusion isn’t just about accommodation but the heart of biblical ministry

    A massive gap exists between the number of pastors who want to lead churches that are inclusive of people with special needs and the number of churches that actually put this into action.

  • Coffee With Caregivers
    Apr 25, 2025

    Navigating Special Needs Parenting: An Inspiring Journey with Russ Ewell

    An innovative approach to ensure children's development and inclusion at the Bay Area Christian Church, and the various programs to support special needs families.

  • A World of Difference
    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
    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
    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
    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.