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Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ: Back to Basics

Every Saturday church members divided up and spread out across Oakland, California, returning to a tried-and-true evangelism method of knocking on doors.

Vox Church: Broader Impact

Impact Groups provide consistent serving opportunities to work alongside nonprofit partners weekly, monthly or at varied times to meet tangible needs.

Calvary Church of Naperville: Calling All Champions

The church has added Champions Nursery, which serves special needs children from birth to 4 years old in a sensory-friendly environment.

Try This: Reach Out to Folks at the County Fair

Rent a space at the fair and ask church members to sign up to serve as ambassadors at your booth.

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.