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Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

Nadra Kareem Nittle - November 14, 2025

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

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 12, 2025

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

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 7, 2025

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

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Crafting Biblical, Engaging Messages for Students: 3 Essentials

Russell St. Bernard - August 2, 2017

"Our teaching and lessons should give students some level of relief and inspire them to trust in God."

Features

‘Casino Church’ Reaches the Unchurched in Las Vegas

Jeff Chaves - July 23, 2017

Liberate Church's unusual venue is allowing it to reach people who might not otherwise set foot in church.

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‘I Did Not Connect With Anyone’—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

Mystery Visitor - July 23, 2017

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

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Try This: Help the Seniors in Your Community Keep Active

Outreach Magazine - July 20, 2017

Use readily available videos and other resources to lead an exercise class for the seniors in your community.

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Texas Church Meets Critical Needs Through Comprehensive Seniors Ministry

Nadra Kareem Nittle - July 19, 2017

The Woodlands UMC connects with seniors in all circumstances—be they widowed, in poor health, or active and vital.

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3 Ways to Utilize Snapchat in Your Youth Ministry

Chris Martin - July 18, 2017

Some people do use Snapchat for questionable reasons, but it is possible to use it for the good of your ministry.

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Virginia Church Involves Students in Outreach to Struggling Families

Gail Allyn Short - July 17, 2017

Glenvar Baptist Church finds a way to involve youth in assisting local struggling families.

Children

Oklahoma Church ‘Adopts’ the Students and Staff of a Public School

H.L. Hussmann - July 16, 2017

Members at Oakdale Baptist Church ask school officials about the needs they have and find ways to meet them.

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