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.

Beyond the Numbers: Oasis Church

Steve Mason: "I say, build the church on the foundation of godly relationships and leave the work of growth in God's hands."

Try This: 3 Ideas for National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 19, 2016

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day and reach out with a cool treat.

Install a Drive-by Prayer Box

Goshen United Methodist Church in Georgia Finds a Unique Way to Connect to the Community

Offering a Clean Start for the Homeless: First Baptist Church in Tennessee

First Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., Offers Practical Help to the Homeless

“The Message Was Fantastic!”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Try This: 5 Outreach Ideas for Summer Nights

Take advantage of this summer’s evenings by hanging with your neighbors.

Reaching the Anti-Churched: Monroe Park Vineyard

A grandmother of three starts a counter-cultural church to reach the 20-somethings in her town.

4 Crucial Values for Small Church Pastors

Want a thriving small church? Concentrate on these four basics.