Ideas

Doing Unto Others

Davis maintains that ministry shouldn’t be about serving at church on a Sunday morning, because those people are already saved. Instead, it should be about doing ministry on the mission field and talking to people who are unchurched.

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.

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.

8 Ways Your Church Can Help Orphans

Empower attendees to adopt or serve the parentless.

Online Small Groups, International Reach: Community Bible Church

Community Bible Church Offers Plentiful Online Groups

Try This: Hold a Health Fair for Senior Citizens

Serve older adults by providing health screenings and vital information.

Changing Oil, Changing Lives: Christ Community Church in Nebraska

Enlist volunteers with experience as mechanics to help single moms with basic car maintenance.

Attract the Unchurched With Paintball

Offer a low-cost paintball option to the entire community.

Try This: Scavenger Hunt to Help the Homeless

Creatively modify a traditional pastime to benefit the less fortunate.