Ideas

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.

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.

Every Youth Ministry Should Do These 4 Things

"Regardless to how large or small your youth ministry is, there are four practical things you should be doing."