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.”

Idea Starter: Draw Dog Lovers With an Animal-Friendly Service

Allow guests to bring their pets with them to church for a special gathering.

Try This: Create a Community Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate fall as Halloween approaches with a pumpkin patch on church grounds.

Try This: Unplug and Help the Poor

Use a churchwide “media fast” to raise money for those in need.

Host a Faith-Based, Weight-Loss Support Group

Connect with people in your community who are seeking help to become healthier.

Evangelize With Testimony Books

Share the Gospel through the written faith stories of real people in your church.

Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence: Highland Park UMC in Texas

Launch a ministry that offers victims support and educates church attendees.

How to Create an Outreach Team at Your Church

Bob Cowman, lead pastor of 300-attendee Columbus Road Baptist Church in Quincy, Ill., shares eight steps his church took to start a team for impact.

Give Hope to People With Mood Disorders

A faith-based support group could fill an unmet need in your community.