Ideas

Talk About Special

Access Christian Church emphasizes that everyone has God-given strengths and talents that need to be used in the kingdom. Therefore, church leadership has as their goal to give everyone the opportunity to serve.

Chemistry and the Cross

The event proved so popular that Cross Point ended up holding two more of these science-based events. The church also used its established partnerships with local schools to hold science days at two campuses at which students seized the opportunity to build and fly rockets, construct a bridge, conduct experiments, perform a bounce test and other fun and educational activities.

Signs of Joy

According to Kregel, 3–4% of American teenagers are deaf or hard of hearing. “They are one of the most isolated groups of teenagers known.”

Idea Starter: Golf-Related Outreach

Capitalize on a lesser-known observance like Golf Month to connect with men and help others in need.

Try This: Children’s Theater

Drama club brings unchurched kids and adults.

5 Game Changers for Small Group Sign-Ups

How Grace Community Church got more people involved in small groups

California Church Uses Art to End Hunger

Host an art show with Eat Art to raise money to provide meals for hungry kids around the world.

Try This: Host a Communitywide Playdate

Bring together moms and kids with a fun day at your church.

Pursuing Peace: Saddleback Church

Saddleback Church Opens PEACE Community Resource Center on Its Main Campus, Adds Services as Needs and Volunteers Arise

Try This: We All Scream for Ice Cream

Capitalize on National Ice Cream Month in July to connect with your community.

Partnering With Churches Overseas: Journey Community Church in California

The Adventures in Missions Church-to-Church program pairs U.S. congregations with others in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and elsewhere.