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: Kick Your Annual Live Nativity Up a Notch

Include live animals, a first-century Jerusalem marketplace, costumed townspeople, camel rides for kids and hot drinks for all

Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose

Idea Starter: Casual, home-based gatherings are an easy way to incorporate the unchurched into a Christian environment.

Try This: Host a Coupon Swap

Partner with local businesses and couponing experts to help your church’s families save money on groceries

Try This: Hold a Cake-Decorating Class

Idea Starter: Ask a pro cake decorator to teach you the basics, then share the sweet results with others.

Try This: Speak a Common Language

Your website should be written in language even non-Christians can understand.

Try This: Support Military Families

Idea Starter: Offer support groups for service members and their families, and celebrate their service on Memorial and Veteran’s days

Try This: Treat Busy Moms to Time Off

Let moms catch up on errands or mingle with other adults while you watch the kids.

Uniting With Other Local Churches for Outreach: Cross Pointe Community Church in Georgia

How Cross Pointe Community Church in Aragon, Ga., demonstrates Jesus' love to its community in a no-pressure way