Try This: Cover a Library Patron’s Overdue-Book Fees

Looking for a great way to reach out to bibliophiles in your community? Pay their library fines. Leave cash at the front desk in your local library, and ask the clerk to use it for the next patrons who owe fines. Leave connection cards in envelopes for them, so they can know why the fine was paid.

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Protecting the Generosity That Fuels the Church

Without strong checks and balances in place, financial teams could be at risk from bad actors who could steal data and potentially even donations.

Alive Church: Keeping Your Focus on the Power of God

During Sunday worship services, the church makes a point to celebrate how many people have been led to Christ.

Ready to Talk: Are Christians Speaking Truth to Our Culture?

It is easy to say our goal is to tell others about Jesus, but we often skip the step of asking God to make this possible.