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Campbellsburg Baptist Church: Mailed With Love

This Kentucky church included more of the older seniors, giving them a script, some stationery and stamps to personally write invitations to 10 people each.

Saving Grace Church: Saving Grace in Battle Ground

Various outreaches include providing professional haircuts and distributing snack and hydration packs to the unhoused.

Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ: Back to Basics

Every Saturday church members divided up and spread out across Oakland, California, returning to a tried-and-true evangelism method of knocking on doors.

“They Made Me Feel Welcome”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Making Connections in Toronto: Neighborhood Connections Church

A Downtown Toronto Ministry Grows Organically Into a Church

Canine Comfort for Seniors: Atonement Lutheran Church

An Ohio Church Brings Comfort Dog on Visits to Seniors

Try This: Serve First-Responders on Labor Day

Express your community’s appreciation to those whose work means so much.

Building Truth: Sunnybrook Community Church

Senior Pastor Jeff Moes says, “Doing what you say you’re going to do builds trust, loyalty and connection.”

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.