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.

Christmas

Try This: Go Christmas Caroling

Outreach Magazine - November 24, 2013

Caroling may be an old practice, but no one seems to do it anymore—change that!

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Let Congregants Connect Using QR Codes

James P. Long - November 20, 2013

Idea Starter: Create QR codes to drive people back to your church’s website.

Church Profiles

Outreach … And Grace: theChurch.at

Jennifer Kabbany - November 20, 2013

Scott Kingsbury, theChurch.at creative director: "This is a place that broken people come to and know they won't be judged, know it’s a safe place, a place of restoration."

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