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: Hold a July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Encourage the unchurched in your community to sign up, and award prizes to the winner.

Try This: Fourth of July Event Ideas

Tips for how to connect with your community on America's birthday.

Try This: Last-Minute VBS Planning

VBS is almost here, so make sure to tie up loose ends before the kids arrive.

Try This: Promote Sun Safety

Help people enjoy the summer and avoid painful, dangerous sunburns.

Organizing a Summer Carnival for Kids: Community Church in Oklahoma

Unite churches in your community and reach kids and their families with games, inflatables, Bible story tents and more.

Try This: 14 Ideas for Seizing the Summer

14 ways to make a warm-season connection to local families.

Preparing Students for a Summer Missions Trip

Start meeting with students now for missions trips this summer.

Fourth of July Festivities

Practical ideas to leverage Independence Day for rural, suburban and urban outreach.