Ideas

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

Heather Schnese - December 12, 2025

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

Jessica Hanewinckel - December 11, 2025

“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

Rob Hoskins - December 6, 2025

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

Ideas

Yes to Smartphones in Church?

James P. Long - December 17, 2013

Expand your audience by encouraging smartphone use during the worship service.

Church Profiles

“Look Outside Your Walls”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

Mystery Visitor - December 16, 2013

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

Christmas

Try This: Take Free Christmas Portraits

Outreach Magazine - December 15, 2013

Idea Starter: Photograph, print and deliver Christmas portraits to the needy.

Retention

Ensure Your Church is as Helpful as Possible With a “Concierge”

James P. Long - December 12, 2013

Idea Starter: Have volunteers specialize in connecting people to resources inside and outside the church.

Sports

Host a Sports Clinic

James P. Long - December 11, 2013

Idea Starter: Partner with local celebrity athletes and coaches to mentor and teach kids the fundamentals of a sport.

Church Profiles

A Place to Belong: First Hattiesburg

James P. Long - December 11, 2013

Jeff Clark: “When we got past losing all the rich people and the community influencers, we exploded in growth. It freed us up to be who we really are: a church for the unchurched.”

Service Projects

Try This: Bag Groceries at Self-Checkout Grocery Stores

Outreach Magazine - December 10, 2013

Idea Starter: Help shoppers’ grocery store visits go much more smoothly and quickly.

Retention

Beyond Awesome Coffee: Impact Church

James P. Long - December 8, 2013

"You won't ever see me or my team swooping out of some green room into the church in our super pastor capes."

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