Ideas

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

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.

A Bag Full of Love

Dek: Children at an Illinois Church Show Local Police Their Appreciation

A New Twist on an Old Idea

“But the shift in thinking was that it would become more of an outreach opportunity,” says Rev. Denise Tiedemann.

Peace Park

Baltimore church creates an urban oasis.

EEM Announces Million Dollar Sunday Campaign

With war in Ukraine and ongoing economic challenges, demand is up for the hope found in God’s Word, so EEM desires to raise $3.5 million to provide 700,000 Bibles through this campaign, which launches Sept. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2022.

Pay It Forward

Church members appreciated the opportunity to help people on a personal level.

You’ve Got Mail

Pennsylvania church brings youth and seniors together.

An Outside-the-Box Church

A Young Church Takes Root in Town’s Historic Former General Store

Oasis in a Food Desert

Cornerstone Baptist helps meet its community’s basic needs.