Ideas

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

Fall Children’s Activity: Plan a Pumpkin Pajama Party

"Invite kids (and their families) to come dressed in their pajamas, and enjoy a bunch of pumpkin-related activities."

Florida Church Supports Underprivileged Kids With New Shoes

First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach promotes better self-esteem in needy children.

Offering a ‘Middle Step’: First Church of God in Indiana

Associate Pastor Brandon Holler discusses the importance of equipping people to serve.

Maine Church Expands by Opening a Neighborhood-Community Center

Eastpoint Christian Church in South Portland finds a practical way to be more to the city than solely a church.

Arizona Church Empowers Members to Create Outreach

Calvary Baptist Church gives congregation the freedom to create outreach ministries based on their passions and interests.

Houston Church’s Social-Impact Initiative Creates a Launch Pad for Outreach

First Presbyterian Church connects gospel-minded entrepreneurs to the social and financial areas of the church.

Arkansas Church Connects 3 Separate—yet Unified—Language Groups

Open Door Baptist Church consists of English-, Spanish- and Korean-speaking congregations.

5 Cringe-Worthy Tech Mistakes to Avoid

"Be vigilant about some of the distracting technical idiosyncrasies that we tend to think are not a big deal."