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Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

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.

Breaking Bread Together

But besides attracting new guests, Compton says the dinners provide opportunities for members to help local families facing food insecurity.

Sk8ter Ministry Locks On

The ministry strives to support the skateboarding community by helping them realize their identity and purpose in Christ.

Love the Stranger

Once cleared by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the adult migrants the ministry serves arrive at a nearby bus station where they can catch a ride to their destination city. It is there that Navarro and his church greet the weary travelers.

When Life Hands You Lemons

“When our church people started pulling up to these little lemonade stands, it generated a buzz,” says Lead Pastor Brent Wood, noting that families nearby wanted to know what was happening.

Pay It Forward

Church members appreciated the opportunity to help people on a personal level.

An Outside-the-Box Church

A Young Church Takes Root in Town’s Historic Former General Store

Oasis in a Food Desert

Cornerstone Baptist helps meet its community’s basic needs.

A Community of Nations

Kentucky church ministers to immigrant populations.