Ideas

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

What Your Tech Director Needs You to Know

Any tech leader worth their salt knows their church’s gear, budget and team resources inside and out. Furthermore, they have the same goal as you—to share the gospel.

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.

Kids Hope Leaders Foster Life-Change and Friendship

Mentorship program provides caring adult relationships and prayer partners for at-risk kids.

Try This: Host a Back-to-School Clothes Sale

Host a kids’ consignment sale, selling gently used kids clothes to your community.