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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: Empower Members to Meet Specific Needs in Your Community

Rather than having a minister dedicated to each particular need, offer training sessions at your church to equip and empower members to meet the particular needs of your community.

Do You Need a Digital Fast?

6 ways to tune out distraction and focus on others

Bring Local Athletes to Church

Invite local Christian athletes to give a sports clinic, then turn your church parking lot or grassy field into a practice space for kids the rest of the year

Try This: An Easy Way to Identify Your Strengths

Identifying your strengths and weaknesses will help you apply your strengths where they are most useful and limit time spent doing tasks in your weaker areas.

Bicycles for the Homeless: Starting a Chain Reaction

First Christian Church of Oklahoma City has changed the lives of homeless, working poor and veterans in their community by refurbishing and giving away donated bikes to those in need.

Try This: A Simple Approach to Small Group Growth

Give small group members a memorable way to grow spiritually.

How Two Churches Merged to Serve and Unite a Community

The congregations’ differences, especially ethnicity, have been the catalyst for embracing diversity and connection.

Try This: Offer Free Easter Portraits

Make special memories with Easter-themed photos.