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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.

Media Team: A Great Way to Get Teens Involved in VBS

"It’s exhausting. It’s messy. It requires significant preparation and oversight, but is it worth the investment? Absolutely."

Church’s Sports Programs Help Kids Build Self-Esteem and Develop Spiritually

Centreville UMC in Virginia helps build self-esteem and spiritual development in kids through sports teams.

Try This: Summer Story Time for Kids

Host a half-hour story time for children one morning a week during the summer.

Church Opens Playground Equipment to Entire Community

Conyers Presbyterian Church finds a way to connect with parents in the surrounding community.

Weekly Dinners for Homeless Foster Life Change at Georgia Church

Conyers Presbyterian Church provides free dinner for around 75 members of the community every week.

Fostering Volunteer Pride: TrueNorth Church in South Carolina

Pastors Gene Jennings and Shane Williams discuss tapping into the desire to be part of something bigger.

Texas Church Establishes Nonprofit to Meet Essential Community Needs

Oakwood Baptist Church finds a creative way to meet neighboring-community needs.

How to Become Diverse: The Story of Fielder Church in Texas

Fielder Church employs an intentional, strategic process over multiple years to change the culture of the church.