Ideas

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

This winter and holiday season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.

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.

Steel Drum Ministry Engages Multicultural Congregation in the Bronx

Westchester UMC's steel drum ministry play all genres of music, including reggae, rhythm and blues, and traditional.

Florida Church Reaches Out With Mobile Immigration Clinic

First UMC in Homestead provides professional assistance for immigrants in the community.