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WWII Veteran Brings Christmas to Thousands of Needy Kids
84-year-old packs shoe box gifts through Operation Christmas Child
Church Community Outreach: Practical Ways to Share the Gospel
Churches can build bridges to their communities by meeting practical needs, building relationships and demonstrating the gospel. Efrem Smith shares how churches can engage culture and reach people with the good news of Jesus.
How Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Is Growing Across Every Generation
In a fast-changing Southern Arizona suburb, Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene has grown by refusing to choose between generations—doubling down on both its ministry to active adults and its outreach to kids and young families. Lead Pastor Craig Coulter shares how a missions-focused culture, "God-sized" risks, and a relentless emphasis on relationship have fueled explosive growth, including a new worship center breaking ground this fall.
9 Ways Modern Churches Are Adapting Their Community Outreach Strategy
Based on an informal survey of modern church leaders, here are the top nine ways congregations are shifting their outreach strategies to connect with their "Jerusalem" in a changing world.
How to Reach the Unchurched: A Simple Church Growth Strategy
This growing church removed barriers like dress and giving pressure. See how simplicity and mission are helping them reach new believers.
Personal Evangelism: 4 Practical Ways Christians Can Be Proactive Witnesses
Personal evangelism doesn’t have to be intimidating. Ed Stetzer offers ways Christians can become proactive witnesses for Christ.
The Easter Illusion
Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.
25 Winter Outreach Ideas
This winter and holiday season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.