Ideas

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

This winter and holiday season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.

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."

Try This: 4 Ideas for Summer Youth Ministry

Teens may have aged out of VBS, but keep them involved in church over summer break.

Try This: Hold an Outdoor, Dog-Friendly Service

Let members who work all week, then feel guilty about leaving Fido at home alone all day Sunday, get a little extra time with their pooch at church.

Try This: Cool Down Commuters on Hot Days

Offer cold water or soda on a busy street corner to passersby in the heat of the day.

Designing the Church as Today’s Town Square

How a Michigan Church Campus Became a Community Gathering Place

Food Pantry: Microchurch, Mega Impact

Bethany United Methodist Church in Enid, Okla., Is a Tiny Church Feeding Over 2,000 People Monthly

Like a Wild Goose: Wild Goose Appalachian Church

A Unique Congregation Welcomes the Spirit in the Appalachians