Ideas

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.

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

10 Common Church Website Mistakes

"Your ministries exist to serve the people already attending your church. Your website exists to attract people to your church."

Winter Wheels: Michigan Church Holds Indoor Bike Event for Kids

Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church provides space for kids to be active during the winter months.

Not Your Grandma’s Quilt Ministry: Kansas Church Teens Quilt for a Cause

Students at First United Methodist Church make quilts for local child advocacy center.

Teen Aviation Ministry Prepares for Takeoff in Florida

The Church at South Lake helps troubled teens turn their lives around through flight lessons.

Chain Reaction: Bike Donation Ministry Gives Needy a Hand Up

First Christian Church in Oklahoma City provides bicycles for people in need of transportation.

Florida Church Hosts Family Lego Night

Celebration United Methodist Church organizes Lego-themed event for kids and their parents.

Two Congregations, Two Languages for Rhode Island Church

Living Waters and Rey de Gloria merge to form one unified, bilingual church.

Showering the Community With Random Acts of Kindness

Members of Cross Lane Community Church in Indiana distribute 1,500 "kindness cards" to community.