Ideas

Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Chain Reaction: Bike Donation Ministry Gives Needy a Hand Up

First Christian Church in Oklahoma City provides bicycles for people in need of transportation.

Florida Church Hosts Family Lego Night

Celebration United Methodist Church organizes Lego-themed event for kids and their parents.

Two Congregations, Two Languages for Rhode Island Church

Living Waters and Rey de Gloria merge to form one unified, bilingual church.

Showering the Community With Random Acts of Kindness

Members of Cross Lane Community Church in Indiana distribute 1,500 "kindness cards" to community.

“The Music Was Explosive, Exciting and Entertaining”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Colorado Church Uses Ice Cream Truck to Connect With Neighborhood

Rock Family Church gives away free ice cream at outdoor community events, finds opportunities to witness.

Wisconsin Church Provides Necessities to Moms of Newborns

Blackhawk Church's Mother and Child Resource Ministry helps financially strapped mothers in the community.

Megachurch World: How Large-Church Models Can Help Leaders Dream Big

UK Pastor: Growing up in a Megachurch “Shaped Me in Every Way.” So, What’s Happening Now?