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.

Progress Out of Poverty: Progressive Community Church

Progressive Community Church builds a beacon of hope in downturned Stockton, Calif.

Try This: Holiday Ministry Game Plan

Advent will be here before you know it. It's time to map out what the Christmas season will look like at your church.

Focused and Creative: Brazos Fellowship

Brazos Fellowship Uses Creative Methods to Attract Newcomers During Normally Slow Season

Try This: Be a Winter Refuge

When the temperature drops, open your church as a place for the homeless to warm up.

“A Lot of Innovative Ideas” — Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Heart of a Family: Blueprint Church

Blueprint Church leverages geography-based missional communities to turn neighbors into family. Here's how they do it.

Raising Funds for Shelter Families: St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ohio

How St. John's Episcopal Church in Lancaster, Ohio, addresses its community's fractured families and opiate addiction.

Welcome New Neighbors to Town

Idea Starter: Let new home buyers know they’re welcome in town and in your church