Ideas

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.

What Your Tech Director Needs You to Know

Any tech leader worth their salt knows their church’s gear, budget and team resources inside and out. Furthermore, they have the same goal as you—to share the gospel.

Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

Honolulu Church Plant Provides Rehabilitative Employment

Bluewater Mission opens restaurant to care for those affected by human trafficking, incarceration and homelessness.

It Starts With Cookies: James River Church

Missouri church employs cookies and hospitality to retain first-time guests.

UMC Merger Brings New Life to Dallas Community

Oak Cliff UMC dissolves, becomes incorporated into Tyler Street UMC.

How Tumblr Can Boost Your Youth Ministry

A brief overview of Tumblr and how you can use it to stay connected with the students in your ministry.

Florida Church Still Going Strong After 175 Years

Since 1840, First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville has remained a staple of the northeastern Florida community.

“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.