Ideas

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

What Your Tech Director Needs You to Know

Any tech leader worth their salt knows their church’s gear, budget and team resources inside and out. Furthermore, they have the same goal as you—to share the gospel.

Paying for Laundry for People in Need: RiverTree Christian Church in Ohio

“Our ultimate goal is to develop intentional, consistent, Jesus-centered relationships while we are serving.”

Intentional Connection: Tech and “Touch”

Associate Pastor David Howard shares how social media and technology are shaping connection at Lexington, Ky. Immanuel Baptist

5 Tips for Expanding Your Online Sermon Audience

If you pursue the outreach aspect of your message, you can get the attention of those outside the church.

Growing and Getting Better: Elevate Life Church

Elevate Life Church Grows to 1000+ in Less Than Four Years

Try This: Teach Car Maintenance to Those Who Don’t Know It

Idea Starter: Ask your local mechanic or a car savvy church member to give a car-care clinic.

Prepare to Plant: Church Prelaunch Communication

Build an Internet presence with your local community several months ahead of a church launch. Here’s how:

Progress Out of Poverty: Progressive Community Church

Progressive Community Church builds a beacon of hope in downturned Stockton, Calif.

Try This: Holiday Ministry Game Plan

Advent will be here before you know it. It's time to map out what the Christmas season will look like at your church.