Ideas

The Gift of Life

Jessica Hanewinckel - April 17, 2024

For the small church, a blood drive is an easy, no-cost way to give to others, and is perhaps more impactful and life-changing (and life-saving) than any amount of money could be.

Podcasting Ministry the Easy Way

Mark Pafume - April 15, 2024

By transforming livestreams into podcasts, ministries can transcend geographical boundaries and time constraints, and build communities beyond physical barriers.

After Easter, Now What?

Russell St. Bernard - April 10, 2024

The season after Easter is a great time to launch a new small group series or a new Bible study plan, and of course, to launch an outreach project for the church to join and make a major impact.

Features

This Christmas, Go Old School

Greg Atkinson - November 29, 2022

What I learned hosting a contemporary Christmas service that made me decide to go old school

Ideas

Take Hold of the Vision

Jessica Hanewinckel - November 21, 2022

We’re trying to think outside the walls. How can we engage missionally? How can we bring church to where people are, and not be thinking constantly about how we’re going to get them here?

Ideas

Pampered With a Purpose

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 16, 2022

“We wanted to do something for them that would encourage them to relax and take a moment for themselves,” says Cornwell. “Moms, in general, wear so many hats, but single moms have to wear every hat.”

Ideas

Small But Mighty

Jessica Hanewinckel - November 14, 2022

After seeing the toll the pandemic had taken on medical workers, he wished his own church could replicate the outreach, but they didn’t have the resources to take it on alone.

Features

What Can We Do About This Christian School Crisis?

Greg Stier - November 3, 2022

Many Christian school teenagers have a deep spiritual cynicism baked into their hardened hearts. Far too many of these teens graduate and then publicly evacuate their faith, either through outright denunciation or post–high school hedonism.

Interviews

Intentionality Is Key

Heather Schnese - October 26, 2022

We’re very intentional about being welcoming and friendly. I tell people on Sunday mornings at the end of the services, “If you’re our guest, I’d like to meet you.” And so I go to the hospitality room and meet people every week.

Features

Race and the Gospel: Is Justice Part of the Discussion?—Part 1

Ken Wytsma - October 26, 2022

“Surely the Good News of Jesus Has Something to Say to the Greatest Historic Injustice of the Last 500 Years.”

Ideas

Teaching Others to Lead

Christy Heitger-Ewing - October 24, 2022

“We want believers to feel more equipped in the Word and prepared to engage the culture,” explains Amanda Barr, director of the school.

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