Ideas

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

This winter and holiday season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.

3 Effective Ways to Integrate AI Into Your Church

One useful analogy is to think of AI as an intern: eager to assist, capable of handling a variety of tasks, but still requiring oversight and final judgment from a human mentor.

Finding True Freedom

The ministry volunteers start by asking facility staffers about their needs. They then focus on building a ministry that serves those particular needs, and provide a consistent faith community within the correctional facility.

Byte-Sized Generosity

By asking the right questions, your church can choose a tool that not only facilitates tithes and giving but also fosters a culture of generosity among its members, as commanded throughout Scripture.

Part of the Team

The students appreciate the notes church volunteers leave for them, which address specific prayer requests, contain Scripture or offer encouraging words. The athletes are most grateful, however, when Oak View volunteers show up to their games.

Young at Heart

Around 25% of the children attending come from low-income communities, so they provide breakfast not only to the kids but also for their families before the Bible lesson and activities start.

Getting the Most Out of Youth Camp

5 simple ways to ensure summer camp is a life-changing experience for teens

When AI Comes to Church

Avoiding these 11 mistakes can enhance ministry, increase engagement and extend your reach.

Video Clips Made Easy

Even if you only have minimal computer skills or don’t have someone on staff to handle your church’s social media, creating powerful short videos from resources you have available can be done very simply.