Ideas

Cross Church: The Courage to Step Out

Pastor Jaime Loya was intent on spiritual truths becoming a reality in the lives of everyday people. Hearing a message on a Sunday morning is meaningless if that message is not lived out all week long.

A Light in the Dark: How a Family’s Faithful Presence Is Transforming North Omaha

"When every Christian leverages what God has given in their time, their talent, their treasures and prayer, we think the greatest challenges of our city can be changed." -Josh Dotzler

Red Brush Christian Church: Teens Leading Teens

The fact that each student mentors a younger child helps develop relationships among students as well as their self-confidence.

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.”

Starting a Medical Clinic: Church of the Highlands in Alabama

Show Christ’s love through low- or no-cost health care services.

Start an Adventure Sports Ministry

Connect with people who love outdoor sports like rock climbing, white-water rafting, snowboarding and more.