Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose

Encourage your church’s members to invite their unchurched or non-believing neighbors and friends to their Super Bowl parties, Independence Day barbecues, awards show watch parties, holiday festivities or other special events where other Christians will be present. A personal invitation to a private home is often a less intimidating first step to coming to church.

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A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

Saving Grace Church: Saving Grace in Battle Ground

Various outreaches include providing professional haircuts and distributing snack and hydration packs to the unhoused.