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.

Illinois Church for the Deaf Reaches the Unreached

“The deaf are off the radar of most church leadership, and shouldn’t be,” says the Rev. Little Tom Jackson.

Working Toward Diversity: New City Church

"If you want to understand ethnicity and prejudice, you have to surround yourself with people who are different than you."

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?"