Ideas

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Faith Assembly: Enter the Mission Field

Faith Assembly offers a range of ministries aimed at every age group and stage of life so people can encounter Jesus.

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

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.