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.

Planning a Neighborhood Missions Trip: Cornerstone Church of God in Pennsylvania

How Cornerstone Church of God in Meadville, Pa., serves its neighbors on a local mission trip

New Beginnings at Legacy: #3 Fastest-Growing Church

Read about what the nation's #3 Fastest-Growing Church does to reach and retain new believers, and as a result, grow the kingdom for Christ.

Idea: 3 Ways to Use Apps

Use apps to grow your church and retain members.

“It Made Me Want to Dance”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Serving Neighbors as Needs Arise: Community Church at Ocean Pines in Maryland

How Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin, Md., lives up to its name and serves its community.

Idea: Host a Remembrance Service

All Saints Day is is an observance in many churches commemorating those who have passed away.

Idea: Plan a Multicultural Thanksgiving

How three churches in communities with large refugee populations welcomed them into church during Thanksgiving.

Idea: Get an Entire Community to Value a Local Church

How Harvest Church in Billings, Mont., makes the church a much-loved fixture among the unchurched in its community