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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.

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.

Chicago Church Confronts Inequality to Meet Unique Neighborhood Needs

Urban Village Church seeks to be more inclusive and diverse by planting sites in four neighborhoods throughout the city.

Try This: Celebrate National Doughnut Day (June 30)

Promote and host a doughnut event at your church or a local park that Friday morning, providing free doughnuts.

4 Ways to Increase Involvement in Small Groups

"Part of ensuring the best attendance is making it convenient for unconnected people to attend."

New Orleans Church Pursues Communitywide Restoration

Canal Street Church embraces holistic restoration that heals families, provides hope and changes lives.

Small Church in Philadelphia Extends Familial Love to the Community

Cosmopolitan Mission Service Baptist Church seeks to build a church that lives and breathes sacrificial, Christlike love.