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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.

Phone Calls to Encourage Next Steps: Cross Church

Pastors Abram Gomez and Mary Jo Martinez share how simple phone calls can strengthen growth and connection.

Design Intervention: Australian Churches Explore New Environments

“Our hope is for people to see that the church is people who are contributing to the flourishing of the whole community.”

4 Things Every Youth Pastor Must Do Before the New Year

"As you wrap up another year, I hope you are encouraged by what God has done and challenged by what he’s shown you."

“They Could Do More to Reach Their Community”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

Seniors Ministry is ‘Booming’ at This Missouri Church

Second Baptist Church in Springfield provides multiple opportunities for large seniors community.

Church Offers Brain Fitness Club for Patients With Dementia

First UMC in Winter Park provides a range of activities for older adults suffering from cognitive impairment.

Ministry Brings the Gospel to Skateboarding Teens in Florida

Life Point, a nonprofit ministry, opens space for teens to skateboard and offers Bible study.

3 Principles for Launching a Volunteer Leadership Pipeline

"Here are three principles and accompanying questions for getting started with volunteer leaders."