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.

Try This: Back to Church Sunday 2017 (Sept. 17)

30,000-plus churches across the nation plan to invite friends and families back to church on Sept. 17. Here's how to be one of them.

Try This: 9 Ways to Support Schools, Students, Parents and Teachers

Let parents and kids alike know you’re there to support them—not only as that first day approaches, but all year long.

NYC Church Helps the Community Find Relief, Restoration and Reinvestment

“Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes community to emerge from poverty.”

25 Summer Outreach Ideas

This summer, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.

Florida Church Looks to Re-Create the Lost Vision of Eden in Disney’s Backyard

“We never really dreamt about becoming large. We dreamt about being a force of transformation.”

“Everyone Was Friendly and Smiling”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

3 Ways to Share Tech With Seniors

Three idea starters for using technology to reach the seniors in your community.

Arkansas Church Provides Seniors With Meaningful Ministry Opportunities

Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers mobilizes senior involvement through several ministry initiatives.