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.

“They Were Happy and Helpful”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

Super-Sized Youth Ministry: Massachusetts Church Creates Safe Space for Teens

The average Sunday morning attendance at Old South Union is 250, but the average attendance for youth group is 500 to 550.

College Outreach Ministers to Intoxicated Students: How One Church Does It

The ministry at Brockport United Methodist Church serves more than 300 students each night.

Kids First: The Avenue Church in Texas

Lead Pastor David Brown shares how The Avenue Church prioritizes their kids ministry—with great results.

Collaborating for Diversity: Pastor Network Builds on Multiethnic Ministries

“By working and worshipping together as one, these pastors hope to represent Christ as a peacemaking force in their city.”

Kids Camp Brings Gospel, Life Change to Foster Youth

Royal Family kids camp partners with churches to host weeklong summer camps and a mentoring program for foster children.

Megachurch World: 6 Global Examples of Pastoral Succession

"Every pastor is ultimately an interim pastor. In all likelihood, learning to do succession well is essential for every church leader."

Creating Church Spaces That Point to the Creator: Bayside Church in California

"Bayside’s campus is unique, but the challenges they faced are not."