“The Pastor Stood on a Diving Board”—Lessons From a Mystery Visitor
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
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Offering a ‘Middle Step’: First Church of God in Indiana
Associate Pastor Brandon Holler discusses the importance of equipping people to serve.
Taking Action to Connect: Action Church in Florida
Pastor Justin Dailey talks about how to start conversations while showing love.
Fostering Volunteer Pride: TrueNorth Church in South Carolina
Pastors Gene Jennings and Shane Williams discuss tapping into the desire to be part of something bigger.
Willow Creek Holds Annual Community Play Featuring Special Needs Actors
“We don’t focus on what our special needs kids can’t do but rather what they can do."
Simple, Quick Onramps: Preston Trail Community Church
Serve and Engage Pastor Brandon Boyd is ready on the spot when people want to join Preston Trail’s family.
Ohio Church Empowers Small Groups to Serve the Community
Lifepoint Church leverages small groups to reach the community through service projects.
Strategic Volunteer Recruitment: Christ’s Church Camden
Lead Pastor Scott Clevenger explains how intentional volunteer recruitment makes a difference at Christ’s Church.
Missouri Church Serves Local Families With Free Preschool Program
James River Church provides free preschool to low-income families in Springfield, Missouri.
3 Keys to Engaging a Post-Church Culture
Lessons from this year's Outreach magazine/LifeWay Research survey of large, fast-growing churches.
