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.

Church Profiles

New Life at Waters Edge: Waters Edge Church

Kami Rice - November 13, 2013

Stuart Hodges: “We are a church that has been successful at reaching unchurched people. When you reach unchurched people, they reach other unchurched people.”

Retention

Ask Members to Commit to Weekly Worship, Serving and Bible Study

James P. Long - November 12, 2013

Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God

Events

Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose

Outreach Magazine - November 10, 2013

Idea Starter: Casual, home-based gatherings are an easy way to incorporate the unchurched into a Christian environment.

Church Profiles

Celebrating Kingdom Wins: Celebration Church

Christy Scannell - November 6, 2013

Members of the nation's #4 Fastest-Growing Church are celebrating an awakening for God with prayer, fasting and some can't-miss speakers.

Retention

Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In

James P. Long - November 5, 2013

Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.

Retention

Offer Interest- and Background-Based Small Groups

James P. Long - November 4, 2013

Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.

Events

Try This: Host a Coupon Swap

Outreach Magazine - October 31, 2013

Partner with local businesses and couponing experts to help your church’s families save money on groceries

Service Projects

Try This: Hold a Cake-Decorating Class

Outreach Magazine - October 30, 2013

Idea Starter: Ask a pro cake decorator to teach you the basics, then share the sweet results with others.

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