Stories and News

Investing in Community and Faith The vision of Extend Cafés is to help cultivate flourishing cafés whose ministry is rooted in hospitality, quiet witness, and everyday discipleship. We believe that cafés can be more than just places to grab a cup of coffee; they can be intentional spaces for genuine connection and spiritual growth. Opportunities for Investment We are seeking capital investors who want to place their resources in work that supports lived-out faith while bringi

Photo taken from Extend Conference 2025 Extend Cafés is thrilled to announce its second annual Extend Conference. The dream and vision of this conference is to bring together café owners, managers, and team members with the purpose of networking, training, and inspiration.  Extend Conference 2025, held in State College, PA, attracted nearly 200 attendees. The event featured a keynote session by Marcus Beiler of Paradise Energy Solutions on Kingdom business and team dynami

Sowers Harvest, one of Extend’s founding cafés, is marking its 10th year anniversary. Located in State College, PA, this small space has created a significant community impact since its opening in 2015. Bill Horlacher, a local journalist, wrote an article commemorating a decade of impact, noting that Sowers is accomplishing something truly remarkable. He points out that Sowers is “ [attracting] a growing clientele while ignoring most of the strategies or shortcuts used by oth

Earlier this month, Extend Cafés hosted their very first Coffee Bar Academy in State College, PA — a three day hands-on training event designed to deepen the baristas’ skills, commitment to the craft, and passion for serving people. This first year brought together a class of nine baristas from across the Extend Cafés network. Over the course of the academy, the participants explored every corner of the craft — from the history of coffee and the science behind espresso extrac