Ideas

Fight Church: A Fighting Chance

“Here was a people group that wasn’t being served by any form of chaplaincy like many major sports have,” says Pastor Joshua Boyd, of the local MMA community. “And they needed care just like anyone else.”

Trinity Baptist Church: Follow the Clues

The children’s ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, created a gospel-centered escape room that was a big hit.

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

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

Megachurch World: Multiplying Global-Minded Leadership

“The sooner this happens, the more heaven will be populated with people from every nation, tribe, people and language.”

A Community Oasis: Montana Church Opens Water Park

"How can we use our church property intentionally to bless our surrounding community seven days a week?”

Strategic Volunteer Recruitment: Christ’s Church Camden

Lead Pastor Scott Clevenger explains how intentional volunteer recruitment makes a difference at Christ’s Church.

“I Was the Only African-American”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

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.