Ideas

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

First Baptist Leesburg: More Than Sunday Morning

“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.

Evangel Church: Never Stop Serving

Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.

God Chooses Ordinary People

Remembering the profound grace of the Christmas story

Finding Purpose in Christmas

I needed to treasure up and ponder the things of Jesus if I was to find Christmas again

Ed Stetzer: What to Make of AI

It’s one thing to ask AI to help with sermon title ideas; it’s another to replace the study of God’s Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, with ideas pulled together by AI.

A Church for the City

They are always trying to figure out what would keep people from coming through the doors, then work to remove any barrier that could be a hindrance.

4 Ways to Effectively Use AI in Ministry

Many pastors and ministry leaders are opening their eyes to a number of [AI's] possible benefits, from analyzing data and streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing communication and amplifying outreach.

Cultivating Digital Discernment

Most Christians simply don’t consider the spiritual significance of our screen-mediated lives.

Access for All

Wanting to grow a special needs ministry beyond just a church class, in 2013, Roseman started offering monthly outings for adults and teens with special needs.

A Space to Create Art

Faith- and non-faith-based community groups can use these performance spaces for concerts and recitals.