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.

Chalk It up to Providence: Mosaic Christian Church

“Sometimes aspiring church planters ask me how to grow a launch team. I tell them, ‘God must bless it or it won’t work.’”

Copy Systems, Create Culture: Mosaic Christian Church

"I realized that my temptation when planting a church was to copy the culture of several great churches I loved."

Working Toward a Spiritual Revival: Madison Church

"It became apparent that the most missional thing we could do in Madison was start a community-centric church."

When God Comes Through: Madison Church

"God showed us again that if we’re authentically seeking him in the things we do, then he’ll give us what we need."

It Feels Like Home: Village Church

“I love my city. It is a really cool place to live, and Village Church is a ‘cool’ church, but neither one of those things is the point.”

A Season of Tough Lessons: Village Church

"I’m learning most of these lessons the hard way, but our church is better for it."

A Cross Section of the Surrounding Culture: New City Church

"The church is growing and thriving because people are committed to Jesus and enjoy serving one another."

Intentional Discipleship: New City Church

"Discipleship is the mission of the church. Not just any path can be taken to make disciples of Jesus."