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100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

Heather Schnese - December 12, 2025

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

Jessica Hanewinckel - December 11, 2025

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

The Greatest Youth Church in the World

Rob Hoskins - December 6, 2025

Explore how Heart of God Church in Singapore empowers youth to lead, serve, and disciple peers with intentional community and relational discipleship.

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Mobilize Your Young People to Lead

Greg Stier - July 7, 2023

Now is the time to mobilize your congregation and your youth group to advance the gospel. Now is the time to energize your people to share the cure for racism, division, confusion, and delusion.

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Offering a New Beginning

H.L. Hussmann - July 5, 2023

Cokesbury has offered resources such as showers, haircuts, computer use and a supply closet with fresh blankets, clothing and hygiene items.

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Helping Seniors Thrive Spiritually After Graduation

Greg Stier - June 22, 2023

We must prepare our teenagers by speaking forthrightly about the temptations that await them after high school. We must help them be on their guard and learn how to be fully “armored up” with the spiritual protection that Jesus provides every believer (Ephesians 6:11).

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Digital Inspiration—New AI Tools

Yvon Prehn - June 21, 2023

Real life results can vary greatly, and church leaders are encouraged to exercise discernment and caution when utilizing AI applications.

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Technology and Its Place in Your Facility

Alaina Butler - June 19, 2023

Ministry technology can be the biggest help or hindrance to your church and its mission.

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Presenting Like a Pro

Steve Dirks - June 12, 2023

As churches change and grow, they need to have the ability to shift and adapt their worship environments to be formatted differently. Maybe they go from one screen in the room to one screen and a stage display for the band.

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7 Tips for Building a Great Website on a Shoestring

Duke Taber - June 7, 2023

One of the biggest mistakes small churches make when building a website is trying to do too much. A cluttered website can be confusing for visitors. To avoid this, it’s important to keep your website design streamlined.

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Getting in the Game: Pickleball

Christy Heitger-Ewing - June 5, 2023

People at the church gather for games and, midway through, have a three-minute devotion. When they aren’t playing, they sit and talk. The church uses pickleball both for in-house reach and outreach as members invite friends and neighbors to come play.

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