IMPACT STORIES

How a dying church found new life
We knew we had to do something to revitalize the church. After decades of declining attendance, we had to decide whether or not we had a...

The Fruit of Partnership: CCO & First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Since the University of Central Florida began construction in 2017 to open a downtown Orlando campus, the leaders of First Presbyterian...

Donuts + Discussion + the Incarnation
In the fall of 2021, Katie Staronka and Dan Garrison Edwards lugged a folding table, a small whiteboard, and three dozen donuts across...

Never Too Late to Lead: How Mentorship Shapes Ministry
After introducing the five college students who would live in the church's discipleship house for the year, CCO staff member Dan...

Whatever it takes: How hot dogs help bring Christ to campus
The first week, they remembered the hot dogs but forgot to bring chairs.
So after the middle-aged church members, together with CCO...

Machu Picchu!
May 30, 2025