Ideas

The Gift of Life

For the small church, a blood drive is an easy, no-cost way to give to others, and is perhaps more impactful and life-changing (and life-saving) than any amount of money could be.

Podcasting Ministry the Easy Way

By transforming livestreams into podcasts, ministries can transcend geographical boundaries and time constraints, and build communities beyond physical barriers.

After Easter, Now What?

The season after Easter is a great time to launch a new small group series or a new Bible study plan, and of course, to launch an outreach project for the church to join and make a major impact.

Host an Art Walk: Northland Village Church

Nortland Village Church Taps Their Los Angeles Neighborhood’s Creativity by Hosting an Annual Art Walk

Try This: 6 Ways to Connect With Parents During VBS

Are you maximizing all the opportunities your VBS affords to meet and get to know parents?

Try This: 5 Summer Outreach Ideas

Use the summer months to connect with your community in and on the water near you.

Spring Cleaning for the Community

This spring, why not set aside a day to help clean up the community?

Mother’s Day: Shoutout to Moms

This Mother’s Day, acknowledge the wide continuum of mothering; help all women feel welcome, appreciated, seen and needed.

Recycling for Clean Water: Bear Creek Community Church

Bear Creek Community Church Uses Ongoing Community Recycling Project to Fund Clean Drinking Water

“No One Approached Me”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Families for Foster Care: City of Grace

City of Grace and Other Arizona Churches Band Together to Meet Their State’s Foster Care Crisis