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.

Creating a Welcome: Christ Fellowship Church

Christ Fellowship Church Grows to 9 Campuses

Reaching the Prodigals: Red Rocks Church

Red Rocks Church Draws Unchurched in Colorado

Growing in the Desert: North Ridge Community Church

North Ridge Community Church in Arizona Attracts Newcomers From Community

Surprised By Care: Lifesong Church

Lifesong Church Draws in Those Far From Christ

Keeping It Real: New Life Church

New Life Church in Arkansas Believes Authenticity Equals Growth

Refusing to Lean Inward: Broadway Christian Church

Broadway Christian Church Focuses on Outreach to Community

Gospel-Centered Teaching: Mercy Hill Church

Mercy Hill Church Hones Its Message

A Cold Drink of Grace: The Church of Eleven22

The Church of Eleven22 Accepts People Just Where They Are