Try This: Provide Free Gift-Wrapping for Christmas Shoppers

Wrap Christmas presents for free for mall shoppers. Arrange this with your local mall in advance, and set up a wrapping table in a central area. Ask the business office if there’s a way you can advertise your free service at various points in the mall, or at the main entrances of large department stores.

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Understanding the ‘Simple Church’ Movement

Explore the simple church movement and how small, relationship-driven faith communities contrast with traditional church structures.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.