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.

“The Music Was Explosive, Exciting and Entertaining”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Colorado Church Uses Ice Cream Truck to Connect With Neighborhood

Rock Family Church gives away free ice cream at outdoor community events, finds opportunities to witness.

Wisconsin Church Provides Necessities to Moms of Newborns

Blackhawk Church's Mother and Child Resource Ministry helps financially strapped mothers in the community.

Megachurch World: How Large-Church Models Can Help Leaders Dream Big

UK Pastor: Growing up in a Megachurch “Shaped Me in Every Way.” So, What’s Happening Now?

A Community Partnership: Crosspointe Church in North Carolina

A North Carolina church and YMCA break ground on a mixed-used destination for the community.

Reaching the Community Through Health-Focused Classes

The Intersection church meets unique needs in its neighborhood: a free way to exercise and a means to eat nutritiously.

Grief Ministry Offers Hope and Healing Through Facebook

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arkansas creates online support community for those dealing with grief.

New Jersey Church Hosts Monthly Pay-What-You-Can Dinner

“People can dine with dignity,” explains Rev. Paul Jeanes III, pastor of Trinity Church. “Nobody knows who pays and who doesn’t.”