Ideas

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Faith Assembly: Enter the Mission Field

Faith Assembly offers a range of ministries aimed at every age group and stage of life so people can encounter Jesus.

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Try This: Participate in the MLK Day of Service, Jan. 18, 2016

Commemorate the national holiday by serving your community.

5 Tips to Boost Your Blog With Little Time

Provide meaningful content for greater impact without adding to your workload.

Sewing Scarves, Caps and Blankets: Danville First Church of the Nazarene in Illinois

Equip attendees to use their sewing talents to serve others.

Using Attendance for Greater Impact: CedarCreek Church in Ohio

Donate money to nonprofit service organizations based on how many people come to church.

Idea Starter: Offer Free Self-Defense Classes

Connect with the community during National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month in January.

8 Ways Your Church Can Fight Modern Slavery

Take steps to build awareness and action; Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Jan. 11.

California Church Celebrates Christmas With Refugees

Help people relocated to the United States adjust to a new culture during the holidays.

North Carolina Church Offers Free Family Christmas Portraits to the Needy

Hold an event featuring free Christmas photo shoots and additional aid for the less fortunate.