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.

Try This: 3 New $ Habits for the New Year

With the start of 2016, three ideas to help your church body begin new financial habits.

Try This: Got Snow? Use It!

3 ways you can convert your winter wonderland into opportunities for outreach.

Georgia Churches Partner to Feed 30,000 People Overseas

Volunteers from eight congregations teamed up with a local organization to package 30,000 meals.

Michigan Church Reaches Refugees, Immigrants

From All Over the World: LifeQuest Church in Zeeland, Michigan ministers to factory employees from 17 different cultures.

Texas Church Offers Hope and Job Help for Unemployed

Help for Jobs, Hope for the Future: Woodlands Church in The Woodlands, Texas

Colorado Congregation Known for Bicycle Outreach

Bike to Church: Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colorado

Oklahoma Church Provides Car Repairs for Low-Income Families

Car Care: Southern Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Michigan Church Hosts Luncheons for Former Prison Inmates

Lunch, Love and Support: Step of Faith Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan