Ideas

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

“No One Approached Me”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Families for Foster Care: City of Grace

City of Grace and Other Arizona Churches Band Together to Meet Their State’s Foster Care Crisis

Loving Through Laundry: Freedom Church

Freedom Church in California Makes a Local Impact in a Laundromat

Make Mother’s Day More Meaningful

12 idea-starters to reach women on this special holiday

Try This: Show Love and Support to Young New Moms

Assemble new-baby supply baskets for clients of a nearby crisis pregnancy center

Try This: Distribute Butterfly Chrysalises During Good Friday Services

Butterflies inside chrysalises distributed during Good Friday services can emerge on Easter Sunday, if you time it right.

Try This: Provide Sleeping Mats to the Homeless

Transform plastic grocery bags into a practical, helpful commodity.

5 Hints for Guest Follow-Up

Use this checklist to assure a second visit.