Tag: Outreach 100 Ideas

Try This: Surprise Employees of Local Businesses With Gifts of Gratitude

Idea Starter: Show store employees that your church appreciates their presence and hard work on your community

Try This: Kick Your Annual Live Nativity Up a Notch

Include live animals, a first-century Jerusalem marketplace, costumed townspeople, camel rides for kids and hot drinks for all

Ask Members to Commit to Weekly Worship, Serving and Bible Study

Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God

Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose

Idea Starter: Casual, home-based gatherings are an easy way to incorporate the unchurched into a Christian environment.

Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In

Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.

Offer Interest- and Background-Based Small Groups

Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.

Try This: Host a Coupon Swap

Partner with local businesses and couponing experts to help your church’s families save money on groceries

Try This: Hold a Cake-Decorating Class

Idea Starter: Ask a pro cake decorator to teach you the basics, then share the sweet results with others.