Ideas

Seasonal Outreach Ideas: Refresh VBS, Autism Awareness, Baseball

This spring and summer, engage with those in your church and community in new ways.

New Life Community Church: Ministry in Motion

LifeCycle exists to meet practical needs, but the love of Christ and relationship-building compel it.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

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