Ideas

City Church: ‘It’s Worth Being a Little Uncomfortable’

Because we have been a church plant with steady growth, we have always had to be very openhanded and very open to change.

Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

Long Hollow Church: Blooms of Love

In addition to bouquets, widows receive gifts including devotionals, truffles and tea towels on Valentine's Day.

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.