Ideas

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.

Evangel Church: Never Stop Serving

Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.

Arkansas Church Helps Community Members Expunge Criminal Records

Saint Mark Baptist Church helps members improve their chances of securing jobs, housing and education.

High Risk, High Reward: Madison Church

"This isn’t what I thought planting a church would be like, but I’m much better off because of it."

Texas Church Reaches Troubled Teens and Refugee Families

St. Luke's UMC in Houston seeks to bring hope and renewal to the neighborhood by using God’s transformative love.

How to Know You’re ‘Called’ to Plant: Mosaic Christian Church

"You'll never be 100 percent sure about your calling until after you've done what God has asked."

Tech Teams: 8 Ways to Prepare for Christmas Programs

Audio and visual tips for preparing for Christmas services. It's never too early to begin planning.

3 Keys to Preaching to the Unchurched: Storyline Fellowship

"How can we include the unchurched, inspire confidence in them, and avoid insider talk that alienates them?"

Financial Mentors Offer Sustainable Change at Florida Church

St. Luke's UMC in Orlando offers financial counseling for families who are living in poverty.

Try This: Recognize Fair Trade Month at Your Church

October is Fair Trade Month. Educate your community about fair trade and serve fair-trade products.