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.

Online Small Groups, International Reach: Community Bible Church

Community Bible Church Offers Plentiful Online Groups

Try This: Hold a Health Fair for Senior Citizens

Serve older adults by providing health screenings and vital information.

Changing Oil, Changing Lives: Christ Community Church in Nebraska

Enlist volunteers with experience as mechanics to help single moms with basic car maintenance.

Attract the Unchurched With Paintball

Offer a low-cost paintball option to the entire community.

Try This: Scavenger Hunt to Help the Homeless

Creatively modify a traditional pastime to benefit the less fortunate.

Idea Starter: Reverse-Pay Car Wash

Show generosity and keep cars clean this summer.

Try This: Offer Swimming Lessons

Fun in the water is a great way to connect with kids and their families.

Try This: Beat the Heat

During sweltering summer months, make your church a place for people to cool off.