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

“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.