James P. Long

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

Idea Starter: Bring the Gym to Your Church

Let attendees who get antsy sitting still too long burn some energy post-sermon

Into the Neighborhood: Randy Frazee and Oak Hills Church

Community is a conduit of life: you live in community. If you starve yourself of community, you die.

Kick Start a Karate Ministry

How one church uses martial arts to minister to local kids

Small Church America

In the July/August 2014 issue: Small Church Profiles (Suburban, Rural and Urban); Think Like a Church Planter; Small Church and Church Planting Resources; Matt Chandler on a Passion for Church Planting and the Outreach Interview with David Fitch

How to Use Hashtags

Hashtags can be an effective tool for spreading the word about your church, if used strategically.

Idea Starter: A Photo Booth to Create Buzz

Create themed photo booths in your church lobby and encourage attendees to take their pictures in them and post the photos to social media.

Idea Starter: Weddings in Your Chapel

As couples flock to your church to get married, find creative ways to support the newlyweds.

Support Student Athletes

Partner with local schools to provide equipment and uniforms