Community

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Making a Difference in Montana

This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.

Merry and Bright Family Golf Night Attracts a Crowd

Sunday school classes and other groups “adopted” a hole and decorated it for Christmas, and with average Sunday attendance at around 260 at the church, there was a good pool of potential volunteers to staff the event.

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.

Help for the Whole Person

A South Carolina Church Meets the Community’s Physical and Spiritual Needs

Thinking Beyond the Walls

Offering 'Pop-Up' Church Grows Ministry's Reach

Offering a New Beginning

Cokesbury has offered resources such as showers, haircuts, computer use and a supply closet with fresh blankets, clothing and hygiene items.

Getting in the Game: Pickleball

People at the church gather for games and, midway through, have a three-minute devotion. When they aren’t playing, they sit and talk. The church uses pickleball both for in-house reach and outreach as members invite friends and neighbors to come play.

Canine Comfort Ministry

With comfort dogs Louie and Jackson, the church not only helped community members recover from the tornado, but also visited public schools, nursing homes and hospitals with the animals.

Down to a Fine Art

One day each year, the church holds their Creative Discovery event where local residents can come to the church and discover their own gifts by trying their hand at various artistic pursuits.