Ideas

100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

The Greatest Youth Church in the World

Explore how Heart of God Church in Singapore empowers youth to lead, serve, and disciple peers with intentional community and relational discipleship.

A Rising Church at Fall River

A secular Massachusetts town finds redemption.

Embracing Millennials: Embrace Church

Adam Weber: “People started to tell us, ‘This is what we love so much about your church—you’re just so real.’ … II you tried to create it, it would come off as used car salesman.”

Sole Patrol

Church connects faith and fitness through sports ministry.

Cultural Immersion

Texas youth spend missions trip on Wyoming Indian reservation.

Try This: Take Out Trash for Hung-Over College Students

Some college students are far from God, but meet them where they are with the love of Jesus.

Limos of Love

Church acquires a limo to bring homebound seniors to church in style

Start Planning Early for VBS

VBS may not be until summer, but start your planning six months out to ensure everything is ready when summer arrives.

Doing a Few Things Well: Lamb of God Lutheran Church

Be very clear about doing one thing and doing it well, not several things in a “kinda-sorta” way. Make it the thing people see and say, “Oh, yeah, that’s the church that feeds the homeless.”