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.

Family + Missions: Kingsland Baptist Church in Texas

Senior Pastor Ryan Rush: Sharing True Fulfillment by Connecting Church, Suburban Families and Missions

Establishing the Foundation: Texas Church’s Premarital Program Keeps Gospel at the Center

At the Austin Stone Community Church, engaged couples commit to a robust, 9-week marriage preparation program.

Caring for Caregivers: Ministry Offers Practical and Social Support

North Carolina church sends out "care buddies" who encourage senior caregivers with cards, prayer, calls and visits.

Minnsesota Church Empowers Seniors for Purposeful Retirement

Ministry aims to reach adults in the early stages of retirement to help them discover their strengths and build community.

Prioritizing Marriage: Minnesota Church Mentors Couples Through Every Season

River Valley Church offers hope and mentoring to couples who are struggling at any stage of their marriage.

Re-Engaging Couples in Christ: Texas Church Program Seeks Marriage Restoration

Watermark Community Church's marriage enrichment program is offered at more than 100 churches across the country.

Building a Better Marriage Culture

MarriageStrong seeks to bolster the marriages of pastors and other church leaders amid the pressures of ministry.

Support After a Marriage Ends

Christian Assembly in Los Angeles offers 13-week course designed to help families process, heal and move on from divorce.