Ideas

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

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