Ideas

100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

The Greatest Youth Church in the World

Explore how Heart of God Church in Singapore empowers youth to lead, serve, and disciple peers with intentional community and relational discipleship.

Try This: 5 Summer Outreach Ideas

Use the summer months to connect with your community in and on the water near you.

Spring Cleaning for the Community

This spring, why not set aside a day to help clean up the community?

Mother’s Day: Shoutout to Moms

This Mother’s Day, acknowledge the wide continuum of mothering; help all women feel welcome, appreciated, seen and needed.

Recycling for Clean Water: Bear Creek Community Church

Bear Creek Community Church Uses Ongoing Community Recycling Project to Fund Clean Drinking Water

“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