Ideas

Mountain Life Church: Christmas Blessings

Mountain Life Church purchased Christmas trees from a local nursery at cost and organized a Christmas tree lot on church grounds.

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

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.

The Elements: Hip-Hop Church Reaches Bronx Community

Pastor E, a Christian hip-hop artist himself, has found ways to incorporate the genre into everything Elements Church does.

10 Reasons Your Church Should Live Stream Its Services

The top 10 reasons churches have decided to invest in live streaming.

Church Supports Parents of Kids With Mental Health Issues

Heart Matters ministry at Eastern Hills Community Church in Colorado provides space for parents to share and learn.

Try This: Host a Movie Night During Memorial Day Weekend

Use the long weekend to your advantage—throw a movie night! An outreach idea for kids and families.

Watch Out! Your Actions Speak the Gospel Louder Than Words

"There is a great way to strengthen your faith, reach others with the gospel message and be a light to the world for Christ."

Volunteer Ministry’s Music Has Transformative Effect on Seniors and the Disabled

St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church's music ministry enlivens disadvantaged patients in Illinois.

“They Were Happy and Helpful”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Super-Sized Youth Ministry: Massachusetts Church Creates Safe Space for Teens

The average Sunday morning attendance at Old South Union is 250, but the average attendance for youth group is 500 to 550.