Ideas

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.

Indiana Church Feeds Community With ‘Blessing Boxes’

"We never would’ve guessed that by stepping out in faith, God would grow this ministry so much.”

Try This: Open a Booth at Your State or County Fair

The benefits of setting up shop at your county or state fair are numerous—from name recognition to evangelism.

Try This: 5 Steps to Creating a Christmas Store for Low-Income Families

Follow the plan of several Chicago-area churches, who served more than 200 families and nearly 550 children.

6 Ways to Cultivate a Culture of Service in Your Church

"Having trouble lining up volunteers? Here is how to cultivate a culture where people will be asking to serve."

Miami Church Repurposes Familiar Ideas to Attract an Eclectic Congregation

Church plant is committed to being a church for people who don't fit in at other churches.

New York Church Reaches Immigrants, Millennials and Seekers

The Bridge Church unites a primarily unchurched community through small groups and other initiatives.

7 Ways to Use Facebook Live in Your Church

"Facebook Live connects us to hundreds of people who have never been to our church. The gospel is preached in their homes."

How This North Carolina Congregation Became a Missional, Multiplying Church

"We knew a small-town church had to do something out-of-the-box if it was going to survive."