Ideas

ACTS Church Lakeway: An Incubator for Church Planters

The plan was to incubate church planters within existing churches and then release them after six to nine months to plant the network’s next church

Suncrest Christian Church: A Church Worth Reproducing

In its first decade, Suncrest was a young, small church without the resources to do what they’re doing now.

Sending Over Seating: West Ridge Church Is Set to Launch Its 125th Church

West Ridge focuses on raising up the next generation from within the church to send out and either be church planters or serve as part of a church planting team.

To Nurture and Develop: Pittsburgh Baptist Church

Pittsburgh Baptist Church Nurtures Start-Up Ethnic Churches Until They’re Strong Enough to Stand on Their Own

Try This: Throw an Ice-Skating Party

Use this nonthreatening winter pastime to connect with your community.

Washing Walkers and Wheelchairs for Older Adults: Christ UMC in Oklahoma

Enlist children and youth to help serve local senior citizens.

Reach Your Community With Creative Ideas for Lent

Easter isn't the only day with outreach opportunities in the spring. Consider using the 40 days of Lent, too.

Try This: Provide Snow-Day Child Care

Help families in a bind when snowy weather cancels school.

“They Were Kind and Enthusiastic”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

How to Host a Movie Event

7 essential steps to draw guests to your church with great indoor entertainment when it's cold outside.

New Life for Small Churches: Brand New Church

Brand New Church Creates a Multisite Network Along the Back Roads of Rural America