Ideas

North Jersey Vineyard Church: The Edge of Ministry

The congregation is about 25% white, 40% Latino, 20% Asian and 15% to 20% African American and African. Eighty different nationalities are represented in the church, and 475 people made first-time commitments to Jesus during services in 2024.

Oak Park Church: Outreach in the City

Rather than solely coming alongside communities following major natural disasters, the church decided to use the ministry’s life-saving—and life-giving—equipment year-round.

First Baptist Leesburg: More Than Sunday Morning

“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.

Church Leadership: The Advantages of Disadvantages

"When God is with you, everything that people dis you for becomes an advantage. I call it the DIS-advantage."

A New Name, a New Identity, a New Life

"As a pastor, I frequently encounter folks in need of a new name. The good news is, Jesus offers us exactly that."

3 Advantages of Being a Portable Church

"While being portable can feel limiting at times, it can also be quite liberating."

Surviving Bivocational Ministry: 3 Essentials

"As bivocational leaders, we have to function at a high level for a long time."

3 Essentials for Student Discipleship

How do we help our students become more committed disciples of Jesus? Here are three critical components.

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

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

The 3 Nuts and Bolts of Youth Ministry

"These essentials may look different for each youth ministry, but they should always be practiced in some way, shape or form."

Gateway Fellowship Church: The Fastest-Growing Church in America, 2016

“The No. 1 reason for our growth is our passion for discipleship,” says Senior Pastor John Van Pay.