It used to be that Christmas began when Santa Claus passed the reviewing stand in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It used to be that the first strains of Christmas carols played on the Muzak on the following Friday morning. It used to be. But surprise! The holidays...
Reaching out to your community and sharing the Gospel is at the heart of every church’s mission. At ChurchPlanting.com, we’ve got tips and strategies to help you connect with your community and spread the Good News. Whether you’re starting new outreach programs, improving existing ones, or looking for fresh ideas, our articles offer practical advice and creative solutions.
Dave Workman Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Tattoos, Jesus, and Doughnuts
Jan 8, 2024
After stepping down from leading the church I was a part of for thirty years, finding a new “church home” was a...
Jeff Hoglen Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Experiencing God for… Skeptics?
Dec 8, 2023
Is there room for skeptics in your congregation? Thomas (the disciple) gets a bad rap to this day and to be called a...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism
Understanding Outreach Versus In-Reach
Nov 27, 2023
The Essence of Outreach: Letting the Church Go Out When we talk about "outreach," we are referring to a dynamic,...
Steve Sjogren Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
Halloween Outreaches Galore!
Sep 18, 2023
Some church people think of Halloween as a dark time on the calendar – a time when godly people should go the other...
Steve Bowen Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Let The Adventure Begin
Sep 8, 2023
Life in the Kingdom is really about learning to live life, continually aware of God’s presence. Every believer should...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership, Servant Evangelism
Church Planting… or Church Connoisseur-ism
Aug 28, 2023
I made a decision a long time ago that I never want to be thought of as a negative person, but some things are too...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
7.5 Lessons I Learned About Outreach at Burning Man
Jul 10, 2023
The famous Burning Man Festival is happening right now in the desert north of Reno right now. About 50,000 people from...
Rice Broocks Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Outreach and Evangelism
Clarity on The Greatest Form of Evangelism?
Jun 19, 2023
Years ago, studies circulated that showed that new churches tended to be more evangelistic than older, more...
Dave Workman Church Growth, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
What Churches Will Survive?
Jun 5, 2023
Let me lay my cards on the table by stating a central belief I have about the local church: it must be outward-focused...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Understanding Your Church’s Relational Reach Zone
May 29, 2023
As a church planter, one of the biggest challenges you'll face is outreach and marketing to get first-time guests to...
Dave Workman Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
Helping People To Become Inviters
May 5, 2023
This summer, at a nearby amusement park, I rode thirteen rollercoasters in one evening. The granddaddy of them all was...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Leading The Local Church
Apr 26, 2023
A local church will rarely grow beyond the skill and passion level of its pastor. As that person does, so does...