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.

Catalysts, Classics and Care: How One Church Is Reaching Seniors

Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, has a three-pronged program for reaching its large seniors population.

Heart-Shaped Love

Try these creative outreach ideas this Valentine's Day and share the love of Christ with your community.

8 Last-Minute Christmas Outreach Ideas

"Is it too late for Christmas outreach? As it turns out, it’s never too late—and we’ve got a trunkful of ideas to prove it."

Megachurch World: The Multisite Movement Goes Global

Churches are not just starting campuses across town, but across the world.

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?