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.

Michigan Church Reaches Millennials With Weekly, Fun-Filled Parties

Ministry at Cornerstone Church in Highland Township hosts weekly "God Parties" for young adults age 18 to 39.

Teddy Bear Ministry Brings Joy to Hospitalized Children

Warren UMC in Lake Charles offers hospitalized children a hug of comfort in the form of a cuddly toy.

Why Churches Need to Take Time to Celebrate

"Celebrating and remembering God’s faithfulness should always encourage us to keep going, to strive as one running a race."

New Jersey Church’s Cafe Serves and Equips Refugees

The cafe at the Reformed Church of Highland Park serves 50 meals daily to refugee community.

Data Tells a Story … Why Churches Should Track Everything

"We keep track of how big the offering is. We keep good track of attendance. But we honestly don’t use data well."

Indiana Urban Outreach Connects Neighbors to Christ

Kokomo church's urban outreach offers food and job coaching to the community.

Florida Church’s Outreach Center Addresses Homelessness and Poverty

Calvary Orlando's new social outreach center will provide services to help the public overcome addiction and poverty.

Most Churches Neglect This Vital Outreach Practice

Seventy-six percent of churches are missing a simple opportunity to increase their outreach impact.