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.

Reaching Sin City: Valley Bible Fellowship in Las Vegas

Strategically located in the center of Las Vegas, Valley Bible Fellowship is effectively ministering to the poor and hurting.

“The Pastor Had a Passion for What He Was Teaching”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

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

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.

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."