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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.

Try This: Support Teachers by Donating Classroom Supplies or Cash

Teachers often spend their own dollars on supplies for their classrooms, but your church can make sure they don't have to

Try This: Serve College Students Free Pizza on Move-In Day

Quell move-in day jitters by bringing pizza to college freshmen in their residence halls.

Try This: Hold a Back-to-School Kids’ Clothing Exchange

Invite parents swap their kids' gently used, too-small clothing for some that fit.

3 Keys to Rising Above the Social Marketing Clutter

Here are some tips to help you rise above the market clutter and develop a brand that people choose to talk about.

Selling Bottled Water to Fund Water Wells: Chicago First Church of the Nazarene

Use Americans’ fascination with bottled water to provide clean water overseas.

Don't Wait to Connect With Guests

Immediate follow-up with visitors while they're at your campus helps retain them.

Engage With Twitter Users in Your Community

Start conversations with the unchurched through social media.

Invite Students to an Amazing Race

Create a youth-oriented outreach event based on the hit reality TV show “The Amazing Race.”