Ideas

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.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

This winter and holiday season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.

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.

Privileged to Be Called ‘Planter’: Storyline Fellowship

"What has surprised us the most in this church planting adventure? The faithfulness of God to answer prayers of desperation."

Play to Your Strengths: Storyline Fellowship

"The longer I serve as a church planter, the more I’m convinced that God has wired me to pastor a particular kind of church."