Ideas

Community Presbyterian Church: A Warm Meal and a Welcome

Visitors have described the center as a place that “restores your faith in humanity.”

Right Gear, Right Time

Keeping the gospel central is what keeps a church healthy and growing, not extravagant AVL productions.

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Taking Action to Connect: Action Church in Florida

Pastor Justin Dailey talks about how to start conversations while showing love.

Tennessee Church Makes God’s Word Known to the Hearing-Impaired

Burns Church of Christ builds an inclusive ministry where deaf members can fit in, find Christ and make friends.

How Churches Can Serve the Deaf Community

“It’s a joy to see deaf people wanting to learn the truth of God’s Word with an open mind and a willing heart."

Indiana Church Feeds Community With ‘Blessing Boxes’

"We never would’ve guessed that by stepping out in faith, God would grow this ministry so much.”

Try This: Open a Booth at Your State or County Fair

The benefits of setting up shop at your county or state fair are numerous—from name recognition to evangelism.

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.