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Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

Merry and Bright Family Golf Night Attracts a Crowd

Sunday school classes and other groups “adopted” a hole and decorated it for Christmas, and with average Sunday attendance at around 260 at the church, there was a good pool of potential volunteers to staff the event.

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer.

Try This: Neighborhood Welcome Gift Bags

Make those new to your community feel welcome and loved with fun goodie bags.

Try This: Hold a “Get Plugged In” Activities Fair

Hold an activities fair to involve members of your church who are still hovering on the sidelines

Try This: Connection Card Contributions

Give money to a local charity for each connection card you receive from first-time guests.

Try This: Cover a Library Patron’s Overdue-Book Fees

Show book lovers Christ's love in a practical way

Host a Parents’ Night Out

Invite the parents in your community to a fun and refreshing night out.

7 Ways Twitter Can Improve Your Sermon

How using the social networking site gives you an edge.

Develop Social Media Guidelines

Equip your team for success using social media channels.

Try This: Encourage Healing by Modeling Openness

Discreetly sharing your personal suffering can help others feel understood and safe to share their own personal suffering with others.