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.

California Church Embraces Homeless Ministry by Young Man With Autism

20-year-old man launches ministry that provides homeless people with bags of food, tissues and hand sanitizer.

Last-Minute Super Bowl Outreach Ideas

No, it's not too late for your church to use the Super Bowl for outreach. Check out some of these last-minute ideas.

Indiana Church Empowers Teen Girls to Make Wise Choices

Girls Nite In ministry gathers middle school, high school and college-aged girls every month for fun and discussion.

Church’s Parent-Education Classes Fulfill Practical and Spiritual Needs

La Cañada Presbyterian Church offers 15 classes for parents of children from birth through age 18.

Missouri Church Serves Local Families With Free Preschool Program

James River Church provides free preschool to low-income families in Springfield, Missouri.

An Unexpected Phone Call Helps Church Cross Cultural Barriers

Cross-cultural ministry is quite common at Reformation Faith Ministries in Kokomo.

Church Uses Line-Dancing Lessons to Unite Diverse Neighborhood

The Spirit Church reaches its community with line-dancing lessons for kids and adults.

Indianapolis Church Reaches Prostitutes, Drug Addicts and Low-Income Families

Neighborhood Fellowship serves as a refuge to many in the community with meals, clinics, education and more.