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.

Small Groups: Beyond the Meetings

Shift your small group’s focus outward by going beyond your meetings.

A Safe Harbor: Manteno Church of the Nazarene

An Illinois Church Welcomes Kids With “Special Abilities”

12 Pointers for Small Group Leaders

Avoid being a barrier to your small group enjoying Jesus. Here are 12 ways to be like Christ—and be liked.

Try This: 6 High School Football Outreach Ideas

Your local football team may already be practicing. Support your high school, its football teams, parents and fans!

Dogs Under the Pavilion: Carraway United Methodist Church

A Small North Carolina Church Serves Its Community Through Hot Dog Sales

Small Groups and Prayer

Shift your small group’s focus outward with prayer.

Try This: 6 Ways to Beat the Summer Slump

6 easy ways to engage your church and community.

Giving the Church Away: Keystone Assembly of God

Stephen Shaw: "I’m convinced that since we took such a radical stance of giving the church away—of wanting the kingdom of God to expand—the Lord really responded."