Ideas
“It Made Me Want to Dance”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
Serving Neighbors as Needs Arise: Community Church at Ocean Pines in Maryland
How Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin, Md., lives up to its name and serves its community.
Idea: Host a Remembrance Service
All Saints Day is is an observance in many churches commemorating those who have passed away.
Idea: Plan a Multicultural Thanksgiving
How three churches in communities with large refugee populations welcomed them into church during Thanksgiving.
Idea: Get an Entire Community to Value a Local Church
How Harvest Church in Billings, Mont., makes the church a much-loved fixture among the unchurched in its community
A New Spring Flowing: #2 Fastest-Growing Church
Perry Noble: “Generosity and the heart of Jesus go hand in hand, and we wanted to be as generous as possible."
Idea: Reach Families Affected by Mental Illness
How Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., effectively helps and loves families affected by mental illness.
Plug First-Time Guests Into the Church Immediately After the Service
Experience Life Church helps first-time guests evaluate where they are on their faith journey immediately.
Idea Starter: Home-Based Small Groups Reach Out to Neighbors and Friends
How One Church Does It: EastLake Church asks group leaders to open groups to acquaintances to connect them to church.