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.

S.O.S. Spells Serving Our Seniors

Survey Your Seniors, Then Offer Ministries Tailored to Their Needs

Spread Kindness With Simple Sandwiches

First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tenn., Starts a PBJ Club for Neighborhood Kids

A Light in Bethlehem: Nativity Lutheran Church

A small church shows compassion in rural Georgia

Reach Out: A Family for “Others”

Destin United Methodist Church in Florida Offers Support to Young Summer Workers From Various Countries

5 Big Media Mistakes Churches Make

Filmmaker and media consultant Phil Cooke on fine-tuning (or overhauling) how we publicly share the gospel.

Create a Community Garden

First Baptist Church in Stilwell, Kansas, Remakes Its Reputation With Produce

Offering Practical Help: Christ Church in Illinois

A group of 40 to 50 meets one Saturday a month and performs practical acts of service in their community.

Where Kids Drag Their Parents to Church: Northside Christian

A Houston-Area Church Creates a Parklike Welcome for the Community