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Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

Long Hollow Church: Blooms of Love

In addition to bouquets, widows receive gifts including devotionals, truffles and tea towels on Valentine's Day.

Does Your Youth Ministry Contain This Key Piece?

Jesus didn’t separate following him from sharing him, and neither should we.

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.

South Carolina Church Provides Handmade Beds for Needy Children

Central UMC's volunteer-led bed ministry provides handmade beds for local children in need.

Back to School: 4 Outreach Ideas

This back-to-school season, instead of focusing on just the students, support the people who support the students.