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Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

Passion Church: Doughnuts and Disciples

They got the word out about a Monday-night ministry for kids ages 5 to 12 called DD for JC—Dunkin’ Donuts for Jesus Christ.

7 Ways to Build Momentum This Fall

With the change of seasons and school starting back up, fall is a time when so many people reset and create their new schedules. So this is a great opportunity for your church to connect (and reconnect) people with Jesus.

Providing Free Dental Care to Low-Income Families: Northland Church in Florida

Northland church works with other organizations to hold the annual Central Florida Dental Outreach event for low-income residents.

Business and the Bible Boot Camp

For the last five years, By Grace Alone has hosted the two-week “business boot camp” for area kids between the ages of 10 and 14, many from outside the church.

Guest Treatment at LifePoint Church

Listening to guests results in positive changes

Providing Beds for Children in Africa: First Baptist Church in Texas

Much like Christ promises rest for the weary, First Baptist Church in Olney, Texas, promises beds for orphaned and abandoned children in Uganda.

Taking Common Ground to the Next Level

About 75 percent of Next Level’s attendees are involved in one of more than 100 interest-based Connection Groups

How to Mentor Underserved Youth

Mentors at North Charleston Dream Center offer a minimum of two “events” per month, and twice a year students receive scorecard assessments in five areas.

Try This: 4 Ideas for a New Twist on Vacation Bible School

Four ways churches use popular summer program to reach kids, families.

The Church That Is a Neighbor

How a Tennessee church of 60 is discovering what it means to be a neighbor