Ideas

The Church at Brook Hills: Language of Love

Senior Pastor Matt Mason says Brook Hills’ ESL program is, in its own way, reaching the world for Christ.

10 Ways to Safeguard Your Church in the Digital Age

In an increasingly digital world, faith-based organizations and ministries of all sizes must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, financial records and personal information.

Protecting the Generosity That Fuels the Church

Without strong checks and balances in place, financial teams could be at risk from bad actors who could steal data and potentially even donations.

Organic Growth: Sagebrush Community Church

Sagebrush Community Church Opens New Campuses Using a Host Group Model

It Takes a Village: RiverTree Christian Church

RiverTree Christian Church Plants a Network of Discipleship “Villages” to Reach Into the Inner City

Print a List of Small Groups and Stick It in the Bulletin

Make it easy for congregants to find and join a small group.

Use Technology and Planning Tools to Grow Your Church

Church assessment tools let you measure progress toward growth goals.

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.