Ideas

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

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.

“The Mood Was Electric and Bustling”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Supporting Single Mothers: McCook Christian Church in Nebraska

Bible study offers encouragement and support for single moms in the McCook, Nebraska, community.

Idea: Transform Your Church Into Temporary Housing for the Homeless

Each winter, two dozen North Dakota churches convert their basements into temporary homeless shelters.

Texas Church Inspires Hundreds of Adoptions

Ministry at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, educates, equips and mobilizes hundreds of families to adopt and foster.

Philippines: Victory Megachurch Building on Discipleship

“Our focus is on reaching the lost—not growing the church,” the founder says

A Compassionate View: King’s View Assembly of God

A Northern California Church Addresses Its Rural Community’s Biggest Needs

South Carolina Church Feeds 125,000 People

More than 1,000 volunteers gather at LowCountry Community Church to pack meals for thousands of low-income families.

12 Ways Your Church Can Show Christmas Kindness

Sometimes it's the simple, practical ideas that make the memorable outreach impact. Try these ...