Ideas

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

What Your Tech Director Needs You to Know

Any tech leader worth their salt knows their church’s gear, budget and team resources inside and out. Furthermore, they have the same goal as you—to share the gospel.

Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

Lives Changed by Christ: LCBC

LCBC's attention to detail and focus on weekend services has some people driving an hour or more each way to attend. Perhaps that's why it's 2013's #10 Fastest-Growing Church in the country.

Reaching Secular Young Adults: The Meeting House in Ontario, Canada

In secular Toronto, young adults are returning to church when presented with specific and important challenges.

Turning Shoes Into Fresh Drinking Water: First United UMC in Chicago

A Chicago church partners with the Shoeman Water Project to turn gently used shoes into fresh water.

Serving Victims of Domestic Violence: Church on the Rock in Indiana

An Indiana church holds a two-part event to serve women and children who've experienced domestic violence.

Youth Creating Sleeping Mats for the Homeless: Elmwood UMC in Texas

A Dallas church teaches underserved youth the value of their own contributions.

An Indelible Mark of Caring: Watermark Community Church

Todd Wagner: “Small-minded leaders focus on programs, and great leaders focus on values.”

Providing Work for At-Risk Youth: Reality San Francisco

A San Francisco church supports a local supper club run by at-risk youth in myriad ways.

A Rising Church at Fall River

A secular Massachusetts town finds redemption.