Ideas

Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

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.

Identity Matters: Pathfinder Church (Formerly St. John Church)

Historic Church’s Growth on the Upswing After Redefining Itself

‘A Bag of Spiritual Skittles’: Bayview Baptist Church

Diversity Is the Mark of This Thriving San Diego Church.

Culture Counts: LifePoint Church

LifePoint Church in Clarksville, Tennessee: Creating a Healthy Church Culture.

Growing by Serving: New Covenant UMC

Senior Volunteers Help Connect New Covenant UMC With the Community

How New Vintage Church Is Redeeming a Classic Downtown Theater

New Vintage is bringing The Ritz back to life in the heart of downtown Escondido, California.

Telling Powerful Stories Through Church Design

If we communicate God’s story with excellence and integrity, lives will change. This includes storytelling through church design.

How to Set Up a ‘Gospel Appointment’—Part 2

Setting up a gospel appointment quite simple. Here are natural ways to do it based on the context where the invitation happens.

Why ‘Gospel Appointments’ Are So Effective—Part 1

You've probably heard of relational evangelism and initiative evangelism, but 'gospel appointments' blend the best of both.