Ideas

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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: Bring the Gym to Your Church

Let attendees who get antsy sitting still too long burn some energy post-sermon

Mentors for Moms and Dads

Seniors serve as mentors for expectant young couples.

Reaching Out to Migrant Workers: Trinity Lutheran Church in Pennsylvania

A church in a town with a growing migrant population holds a multicultural fiesta.

Making Blankets for Babies: Sugar Land UMC in Texas

A church's elementary-age girls make fleece blankets for the local hospital's NICU patients.

Puppetry Performance for Youth Outreach

A youth group turns puppet masters, creating elaborate puppetry shows to teach younger kids the gospel.

Symbols of Native American Outreach

A Minneapolis church incorporates Native American culture into an Episcopal church to reach the native population.

Triumph Amid Economic Turmoil: Detroit's Triumph Church

Multisite Gets Personal as Detroit’s Triumph Church Addresses Its Rapid Growth

Helping Refugees Acclimate to the Community: Northwest Bible Church in Texas

Show the love of Christ to internationals adjusting to life in the United States.