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

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.