Outreach Magazine

Outreach magazine publishes ideas, innovations, resources and stories to help church leaders reach their communities and change the world. Founded in January 2003 by church communications company Outreach Inc., Outreach is an award-winning, bimonthly periodical for church leadership and is available by subscription and on Amazon.com. Find out more at outreachmagazine.com

Try This: Hold a Health Fair for Senior Citizens

Serve older adults by providing health screenings and vital information.

Changing Oil, Changing Lives: Christ Community Church in Nebraska

Enlist volunteers with experience as mechanics to help single moms with basic car maintenance.

Try This: Scavenger Hunt to Help the Homeless

Creatively modify a traditional pastime to benefit the less fortunate.

Idea Starter: Reverse-Pay Car Wash

Show generosity and keep cars clean this summer.

Try This: Offer Swimming Lessons

Fun in the water is a great way to connect with kids and their families.

Try This: Beat the Heat

During sweltering summer months, make your church a place for people to cool off.

Try This: Celebrate Hot Rods

Attract antique car enthusiasts to church with a classic car show in your parking lot.

Try This: Hold a July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Encourage the unchurched in your community to sign up, and award prizes to the winner.