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.

Megachurch World: 6 Languages, 6 Congregations—One Church

“It is much easier to focus on outreach in only one language, but God’s call is bigger than that.”

Ohio Church Empowers Small Groups to Serve the Community

Lifepoint Church leverages small groups to reach the community through service projects.

How to Craft Your Weekend Service for Maximum Response

"Any time we gather together to learn from God’s Word, we should be moved to respond."

Grief of Suicide Sparks Far-Reaching Homeless Ministry in Indianapolis

Grace Fellowship Church finds creative and compassionate ways to reach the homeless by meeting essentials.

Summer Outreach Events: 6 Ways to Start Planning NOW

Give your community a good reason to come to church or a fun event during June, July and August.

Michigan Church Sets Out to Love an Entire ZIP Code

Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids seeks to bring a divided community together and turn a neighborhood around.

April Is Autism Awareness Month—5 Ways Your Church Can Participate

How to come alongside families who are affected by autism and make your church more autism-friendly.

25 Spring Outreach Ideas

This spring and Easter season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.