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100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

A Church for the City

They are always trying to figure out what would keep people from coming through the doors, then work to remove any barrier that could be a hindrance.

Access for All

Wanting to grow a special needs ministry beyond just a church class, in 2013, Roseman started offering monthly outings for adults and teens with special needs.

A Space to Create Art

Faith- and non-faith-based community groups can use these performance spaces for concerts and recitals.

Community Changers

Orr and his church, which is located 15 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, came up with a unique idea that Orr pitched to CBS affiliate WREG in Memphis.

Welcome Home

This easy online system shows the neighborhoods around your church, how many new people move in on average each month, and then walks you through selecting an invitation to reach them for a price you can afford. 

Feeding the Community Together

Hard-hit by the pandemic’s economic fallout, the churches realized that people in New Berlin still need assistance securing basic necessities like food.

Special Delivery

The outreach entails purchasing the goods most requested by people in need, and packing those items into boxes that volunteers then deliver to food pantries, shelters and underserved neighborhoods.

Community Through Outreach

We want a community, not just a church service.