Ideas

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.

Machine Yearning: Discipling Young People in the Age of AI

AI is not the enemy; it is a tool. But it is a tool that demands careful stewardship.

One Life to Invest: One Life Church

Bret Nicholson: "It's the old thing: If you want to add, develop followers. To multiply, develop leaders. We try to give ownership with leadership.”

Yes to Smartphones in Church?

Expand your audience by encouraging smartphone use during the worship service.

“Look Outside Your Walls”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Try This: Take Free Christmas Portraits

Idea Starter: Photograph, print and deliver Christmas portraits to the needy.

Ensure Your Church is as Helpful as Possible With a “Concierge”

Idea Starter: Have volunteers specialize in connecting people to resources inside and outside the church.

Host a Sports Clinic

Idea Starter: Partner with local celebrity athletes and coaches to mentor and teach kids the fundamentals of a sport.

A Place to Belong: First Hattiesburg

Jeff Clark: “When we got past losing all the rich people and the community influencers, we exploded in growth. It freed us up to be who we really are: a church for the unchurched.”

Try This: Bag Groceries at Self-Checkout Grocery Stores

Idea Starter: Help shoppers’ grocery store visits go much more smoothly and quickly.