At Piedmont Church, Marlon Longacre is leading a bold vision: making the church the first call for help. Through the “Love Does” ministry, the congregation is transforming lives with intentional, community-driven outreach.
From hosting neighborhood cookouts for seniors to overhauling school courtyards, The Point Church is transforming Charlottesville, Virginia, through tangible acts of service and a commitment to being a "lighthouse for unity."
For more than 25 years, one church has used a simple cookie ministry to welcome first-time visitors—proving that small acts of hospitality can open doors for meaningful gospel conversations.
Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.
In times of crisis, church disaster relief through digital tools can streamline responses and mobilize resources for community recovery.
Through the years the clinic has offered cost-free care to over 100 patients. In addition to medical attention, each patient has an opportunity to meet with volunteers to hear the gospel.
The volunteers create colorful jumpers as well as sun and peasant dresses for girls, and shorts for boys. The number of pieces they complete each month varies, but on average, the volunteers make between 15–20 garments a month.
We want a community, not just a church service. Discover how Oak Hills Church's church outreach ministry connects people.
The Cars Ministry at Princeton Alliance began 26 years ago after church members heard about financially strapped single parents who were without transportation, says Toni Campbell, the church’s benevolence director.
“We wanted to do something for them that would encourage them to relax and take a moment for themselves,” says Cornwell. “Moms, in general, wear so many hats, but single moms have to wear every hat.”
