Ideas

Embrace Church: Real Transformation

The church’s success is a testament to divine grace working through flawed people, Pastor Adam Weber insists. Embrace’s goal-setting process, called “traction,” has also multiplied its congregation.

CenterPoint Church: A Steady Presence in Long Island

“Our focus is always on reaching the lost and those who are far from God. We just keep honoring God, trying to reach our community, being missional and attractional, and person by person, they keep coming through the doors.” - Pastor Brian McMillan

Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

Focused and Creative: Brazos Fellowship

Brazos Fellowship Uses Creative Methods to Attract Newcomers During Normally Slow Season

Try This: Be a Winter Refuge

When the temperature drops, open your church as a place for the homeless to warm up.

“A Lot of Innovative Ideas” — Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Heart of a Family: Blueprint Church

Blueprint Church leverages geography-based missional communities to turn neighbors into family. Here's how they do it.

Raising Funds for Shelter Families: St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ohio

How St. John's Episcopal Church in Lancaster, Ohio, addresses its community's fractured families and opiate addiction.

Welcome New Neighbors to Town

Idea Starter: Let new home buyers know they’re welcome in town and in your church

Try This: Connect With Youth Who Need Service Hours for School

Serve your community and assist local students in the process.

Come As You Are: Faith Promise Church

Faith Promise Church: “We’re Gonna Love Whomever God Sends Through the Door”