Summer

Summer Synergy

You don’t need a massive budget or a construction crew to make a big impact.

Keep Young Adults Engaged

Personal invitations make a big difference to Gen Z, even more so than the rest of your church’s congregation.

Ideas: Unusual Dates for Outreach, Celebrate Ordinary Time, and More

Get the whole church involved in these ideas to spend meaningful time together and engage with your neighbors.

Try This: Serve First-Responders on Labor Day

Express your community’s appreciation to those whose work means so much.

Try This: 6 Ways to Beat the Summer Slump

6 easy ways to engage your church and community.

Try This: 4 Ideas for Summer Youth Ministry

Teens may have aged out of VBS, but keep them involved in church over summer break.

Try This: Hold an Outdoor, Dog-Friendly Service

Let members who work all week, then feel guilty about leaving Fido at home alone all day Sunday, get a little extra time with their pooch at church.

Try This: Cool Down Commuters on Hot Days

Offer cold water or soda on a busy street corner to passersby in the heat of the day.

Try This: Offer Free Car Washes

Give free car washes in your church parking lot.

Helping People Throw Block Parties: Northshore Baptist Church in Washington

Help attendees get to know their neighbors by hosting a block party.

Try This: 3 Ideas for National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 19, 2016

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day and reach out with a cool treat.