Ideas

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

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

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

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

“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.

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.