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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: Rescue Cars Stuck in Snow

Send men with 4x4s around town with the right equipment and some hot coffee for those they rescue.

Try This: Encourage Small Groups to Adopt a Service Project

Doing service together strengthens the bonds made between members of small groups.

6 Ways to Follow Up With Christmas Guests

Try these follow-up methods to increase the odds of first-time guests returning to your church after Christmas.

Try This: Warm Up Commuters

Give out hot chocolate and coffee at mass transit stops.

Beauty for Ashes: The Church Responds

California's Thomas Fire Has Caused Massive Devastation, But Has Brought Communities and Churches Together.

Plan Now for a Valentine’s Day Blood Drive

Give your community a unique gift through this special event.

Try This: Offer Rides Home on New Year’s Eve

Give revelers safe and easy ways to get home from parties.

Try This: Deliver Overstocked Christmas Trees to Needy Families

When lot owners know they won’t sell more trees before Christmas, offer to haul them away for free.