November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
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Building Creativity
Church buildings are expensive, but they can serve communities beyond Sunday services. Jennifer Johnson explores creative approaches to shared facilities, nonprofit partnerships, community programs, and responsible stewardship of…
More than a Church
Real Life Church's Savia campus brings nonprofit organizations and church activities together under one roof. Jennifer Johnson explores how shared facilities help serve families, teens, and other community…
Take Advantage of Special Days to Launch New Groups!
Looking for a practical way to launch new small groups? Michael C. Mack shares seven steps from Mark Howell for using Mother's Day invitations, curriculum, and follow-up announcements…
March Madness and More
Looking for fresh ways to serve your community in March? Michael C. Mack shares five practical outreach ideas, including service projects, ministry fairs, Scripture studies, sports clinics, and…
Venturing into the Unknown
Calvary Christian Church's Destination Unknown youth mission trip sends teenagers into unfamiliar communities to discover needs, serve neighbors, and learn to trust God without a predetermined itinerary.
Significant Others
Jennifer Johnson reflects on the importance of collaboration through Emmanuel House, showing how volunteers, donors, and community partners work together to help families achieve homeownership and overcome generational…
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Jennifer Johnson profiles Emmanuel House, a ministry helping working families break the cycle of poverty through an innovative homeownership savings program, financial education, and partnerships with churches and…
Sex Offenders in the Church
J. Robert Ross examines how churches can respond to convicted sex offenders while protecting children and survivors, establishing accountability, and developing responsible policies for worship attendance and pastoral…
Ideas for Easter’ or Anytime
Why do churches often give Christmas more attention than Easter? Mark A. Taylor explores how participatory Easter worship can deepen believers' connections with God and enrich congregational life…
I Still Need the Church
T.R. Robertson reflects on Donald Miller's criticism of traditional church attendance and explains why, despite his frustrations, the church's mission, support for new believers, and practice of grace…
One Church, Many Nations
John Chace profiles Community Christian Church in Tamarac, Florida, where people from nearly 80 countries find belonging through biblical teaching, cultural inclusion, personal relationships, and a shared commitment…
A Healthy Church Nourishes Fellowship
Barney Wells explores how healthy churches nourish fellowship through shared meals, common beliefs, ministry partnerships, and practical care, showing why genuine biblical fellowship extends far beyond the fellowship…
Ministry to the Broken Is Central
Central Christian Church in Las Vegas focuses on reaching hurting people through recovery, prison outreach, and second-chance ministries. Pastor Jud Wilhite shares how this approach shaped the congregation…
Reach Retirees for Christ
Community Christian Church's retirement-community campus demonstrates how accessible worship, grief support, small groups, and service opportunities can help congregations reach older adults and create new opportunities for retiring…
A Greeting Card Ministry with a Potentially Lifesaving Twist
Michael C. Mack shares how retired minister Max Hickerson uses handwritten wedding anniversary cards to encourage couples, express personal care, and create memorable connections through a simple gesture.
