Ideas

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.

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.

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.”