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.

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.

How Is Your Church Marketing? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

"Five questions to ask about your church marketing to make sure it’s not falling prey to worldly marketing techniques."

Try This: 3 Father’s Day Outreach Ideas

How to let the dads who visit on Father’s Day know that you’re glad they came and you’d love it if they came again soon.

Foster Care: 9 Ways Your Church Can Raise Visibility

How your church can practically get involved by mobilizing people to not only care for kids but also support those who do.

California Church Gives Special Needs Youth ‘A Night to Remember’

Mission Church in Ventura hosts an annual fun-filled, fast-paced prom for “the overlooked and the undercelebrated.”

Texas Church Helps Special Needs Children and Youth Walk in God’s Spirit

First Presbyterian Houston has designed an innovative Sunday morning program for special needs children and youth.