Ideas

The Block Church: See You at the Block

The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

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."

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.