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.
If you're anything like me, you've probably sat through countless meetings trying to figure out how to reach your community. And I mean REALLY reach them, not just hand out another church flyer that ends up in the recycling bin. (Come on, we've all been there!) ...
Years ago, studies circulated that showed that new churches tended to be more evangelistic than older, more...
Let me lay my cards on the table by stating a central belief I have about the local church: it must be outward-focused...
As a church planter, one of the biggest challenges you'll face is outreach and marketing to get first-time guests to...
This summer, at a nearby amusement park, I rode thirteen rollercoasters in one evening. The granddaddy of them all was...
A local church will rarely grow beyond the skill and passion level of its pastor. As that person does, so does...
Organizing a church event can be an exciting and fulfilling experience, but when the turnout is not what you hoped...
My wife and I were frightened by the site of the young man who entered our small church building, asking for money and...
I have heard a well-intentioned church planter say that if there is a great worship team and an above-average...
Editors Note: Steve wrote this blog post after their Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches in 2021. There are...
I’m often asked about the best projects for success. Whether it’s a warm and sunny area like Southern California or...
Ready, aim. Ready, aim... Sometimes leaders come across like they are a stuttering, dyslexic firing squad –...
The term Half-life refers to how long something continues to have an influence on a system. For example, how long does...