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.

Something for Everyone: Grace Church

Grace Church in Ohio Makes It Easy to Connect

Everyone’s a Minister: Vineyard Church

Vineyard Church in Kansas City, Mo., Is Reaching, Then Equipping, the Unchurched

52 Events a Year: Cornerstone United Methodist

Cornerstone United Methodist Is Keeping It Simple; Focusing on Worship

We Want to Hear Your Story: River Pointe Church

At River Pointe Church, People Come for Animals, Music; Stay for Community

The Hospital for the Broken: Peoples Church

Peoples Church Grows Despite Challenges in Oregon Community

A Breath of Fresh Air: Discovery Church Colorado

Leaders at Discovery Church Colorado Model Love and Acceptance

Community on the Cape: Cape Cod Church

New Englanders Flock to Cape Cod Church to “Live Fully”

A Church for All Ages: Life Church Green Bay

Life Church Green Bay Attracts Millennials and Families