Ideas

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

First Baptist Leesburg: More Than Sunday Morning

“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.

Evangel Church: Never Stop Serving

Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.

Celebrate Generosity: Madison Church

"Our ability to raise funds has been an essential part of our church’s ministry and mission."

Culture Before Strategy: New City Church

"The further you get away from your launch date, the more likely you are to drift from the core values you have for your team."

No Excuses: Village Church

"We must not confuse Jesus with the imperfect people who try to follow him."

We Plan, But God Directs: The Bridge Church

"We learned an important lesson that week: Sometimes God calls you to exchange your plans for his, in order to care for his people."

Florida Church Uses Music to Aid Seniors in Cognitive Decline

When choir members begin singing, onlookers cannot tell they have dementia, the director says.

Illinois Church Creates Fellowship Room for Seniors

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls brings seniors together for activities, community and engagement.

Iowa Church Helps Teens Fulfill Community Service Hours

Grace Fellowship Church in Pella offers students creative opportunities to complete community service hours.

Tennessee Church Brings Gangs Together With Basketball Ministry

Basketball ministry at Honey Rock Victorious Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, brings life change to former gang members.