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.

Idea Starter: Tend Your Garden

Make your church as attractive and welcoming as possible by keeping a tidy, well-manicured outdoor space

Try This: Celebrate Hot Rods

Attract antique car enthusiasts to church with a classic car show in your parking lot.

Hope and Healing 24/7: Friendship Community Church

Friendship Community Church to Construct Its New Building as a Place for the Community

On the Growth Track: Element Church

How Element Church makes connection convenient.

Try This: Hold a July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Encourage the unchurched in your community to sign up, and award prizes to the winner.

Try This: 3 Ways to Help the Needy

Try a neighborhood "mission trip" ... and other idea starters

Idea Starter: Bring the Gym to Your Church

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

A Church-Business Partnership: Abundant Life Christian Center

Abundant Life Christian Center Frees Up Money for Ministry, Rather than a Mortgage