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Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

First Baptist Leesburg: More Than Sunday Morning

“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.

Evangel Church: Never Stop Serving

Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.

A Simple Way to Boost Your Church’s Community Reach

Carey Nieuwhof: "Are you making the most of the opportunity that we now have through social media to connect with people daily?"

Alabama Church’s Resurrection Run Supports Overseas Missions

Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery holds 1K walk/run, 5K run and 10K run to fund international missions organization.

5 Ways to Measure Life Change in Your Youth Ministry

The intangible side of youth ministry deals with life change. How do you measure what’s going on in someone’s mind or heart?

Kentucky Church Creates Performing Arts School for All Ages

More than 100+ kids and adults have trained at Ashland First United Methodist Church's fine and performing arts school.

Try This: VBS Prep Day

The weekend before VBS starts, invite your church to come and help get the campus ready for the week ahead.

Ohio Church Provides Vital Medical Supplies for Patients in Need

Ministry at Peace Church in Pickerington distributes hospital beds, wheelchairs and other equipment to local patients.

Try This: 3 Ways to Encourage Students During Final Exams

The end of the school year is a perfect time to serve and reach college students.

Crowds Flock Across State Lines to Small Church’s Annual Passion Play

Church in New Galilee, Pennsylvania, population 400, attracts hundreds of guests each year for Easter-themed play.