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Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

Long Hollow Church: Blooms of Love

In addition to bouquets, widows receive gifts including devotionals, truffles and tea towels on Valentine's Day.

Does Your Youth Ministry Contain This Key Piece?

Jesus didn’t separate following him from sharing him, and neither should we.

Summer Olympics: 3 Outreach Ideas

Use the largest sporting event on the planet as an opportunity to reach you community and connect new people to your church.

550 Accept Christ at Southern California Evangelism Event

“Stand Strong Ojai turned out to be a real win for God,” says Blankenship. “It brought a revival across our city.”

First-Time Visitor Gifts: 4 Things That Should Be Included

"A gift bag, if done well, can play a major part in a person’s decision to visit your church again."

Life-Change Stories: 5 Ways to Find Them

"Telling stories is a powerful way to demonstrate God’s faithfulness in our churches and in our lives."

Life-Change Stories: 6 Ways to Tell Them

"Nothing breaks down silos like celebrating stories of life-change in your church."

8 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Congregation to Post While You Preach

"Preach the Word, and if necessary, use words. And tweets. And pictures."

Church’s Homeless Ministry Feeds Hundreds Every Week

Haywood Street UMC in North Carolina holds weekly meal for the homeless, abused and addicted in their community.

North American Mission Board Launches New Compassion Ministry

New ministry partners with local and national organizations to provide dental services, smoke detectors and block party.