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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.

Colorado Church Provides Life-Saving Gear for Police Officers

Alethia Church in Colorado Springs partners with city police department to sponsor officer safety.

California Church’s Outreach Programs Help the Needy Bounce Back

Paradise Lutheran Church partners with area churches to help the underprivileged rebound.

Church Marketing: Surviving Facebook’s Algorithm Changes

Some areas to consider that will help you have a better chance at reaching your followers.

Iowa Church Serves Community With Greenhouse Ministry

Greenhouse ministry at Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport provides fresh produce for the community.

Small Church America: Crossroads North Gives New Identity to Old Church Building

“This is a story of death and resurrection, and we’re just trying to be faithful in moving into that."

Teens and Social Media: 7 Tips for Youth Pastors

Some ways students can infuse their faith and exemplify Christ in their social media interactions—without being weird or pushy!

Oklahoma Church-Community Partnership Tackles Local Poverty

Church and community partner to form organization that seeks to give people a hand up, not a handout.

6 Ways to Control Your Ministry Calendar So It Doesn’t Control You

Six principles to help you control your 2017 ministry calendar.