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.

Are You Ready for Easter Outreach?

Make sure everything's ready to go for Easter Sunday at your church.

Become an Adoption-Friendly Church

Don't miss these five tips.

Singles Ministry Do’s and Don’ts

Create a welcoming environment for Christian singles in all stages of life with these fresh ideas.

Life Change Is Commonplace at Louisiana Church

Christ’s Community Church in Denham Springs, Louisiana, is changing their community through radical love and outreach.

India: Learning From New Life

Lessons From the Ongoing Transformation of a 40,000-Person Church in India

Gathered and Scattered: CrossWinds Church in California

An Old Dairy Farm Is Transformed Into a Metaphor for Restoration

Geo-Targeted Maps: How to Use Them for Your Church

Six ways you can leverage Google Maps' handy visual mapping tool to serve your congregation and your community.

Try This: 3 Valentine’s Outreach Ideas

Unique ways churches are celebrating the Hallmark holiday with their communities.