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.

Willow Creek Holds Annual Community Play Featuring Special Needs Actors

“We don’t focus on what our special needs kids can’t do but rather what they can do."

Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."

Church Renews Its Discipleship Strategy, Story and Space—With Immediate Results

“They felt like Sage Hills was a place they were allowed to go. They’re getting plugged in, and we’re really excited about it.”

For Every Easter Attendee, Michigan Church Will Donate $1 to Help With Flint Water Crisis

A visit to NorthRidge Church to celebrate Easter this year has the potential to change a child’s life.

Indiana Church Creates Weekly After-School Program for Children

Free Life Community Church's program offers a meal, homework help, friendship and Jesus.

How Seniors at This Small Texas Church Reach Their Community

Ministry has produced more than 45,000 custom-made items for the hospitalized, dying, fostered and elderly.

Simple, Quick Onramps: Preston Trail Community Church

Serve and Engage Pastor Brandon Boyd is ready on the spot when people want to join Preston Trail’s family.

3 Steps to a More Welcoming Youth Ministry

"Here are a few questions you should ask yourself about the 'welcome' feel of your youth ministry."