Ideas

Community Presbyterian Church: A Warm Meal and a Welcome

Visitors have described the center as a place that “restores your faith in humanity.”

Right Gear, Right Time

Keeping the gospel central is what keeps a church healthy and growing, not extravagant AVL productions.

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Megachurch World: A Thriving Church of University Students

“Outreach to the university is our no. 1 trait,” says a New Zealand megachurch pastor.

Teams That Trigger Relationships: The Life Church in Virginia

Associate Pastor Josh Baird describes Life Church's new program—Fusion—and why teams are the catalyst for connection.

“The Church Was Friendly and I Felt Welcomed”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Grace Place Isn’t Just a Church, But a Community Destination

“This fresh, outside-the-box, community-oriented, architectural-evangelism approach totally aligned with our church culture.”

Think About Values, Then Think About Vision: Storyline Fellowship

"Drill down on your values, and let your vision flow from what makes you feel most alive."

Why the ’80 Percent Rule’ Is Wrong: Mosaic Christian Church

"Have we been killing the very vibe that attracts people to church in the first place?"

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."