One of the greatest joys and challenges of being a Community Minister is helping your church shift its focus outward, not just occasionally, but consistently. Learn about how to cultivate a neighborly mindset in your congregation that becomes part of your church’s culture and identity in the community.

It's easy to get caught up in numbers—attendance, meals served, backpacks distributed—but success in God's Kingdom doesn't always look like upward-trending graphs. Learn about meaningful ways to measure and evaluate your local outreach ministry.

When a local nonprofit, school, or service organization expresses interest in partnering with your church, it’s a significant opportunity. But even when the invitation is wide open, it’s worth slowing down and walking into the relationship with care. This article digs into the details on how to set up a fruitful partnership with an already interested community organization.

For church outreach leaders, partnering with local schools offers a powerful opportunity to serve children, families, and educators—often in ways that open long-term doors for deeper impact. Learn about effective ways to build relationships that bless your local schools while still focusing on the goal to be gospel-centered in service.

Community ministry requires a deep commitment to love, serve, and shepherd those facing hardship, but for those carrying the many responsibilities of an outreach leader, this work slowly takes a toll. Recognizing the signs early and creating rhythms of rest and renewal will protect your ministry.

Homelessness is unique to every person experiencing it. Learn about the complex factors that lead to it, as well as several ways to address it for real, lasting change.

Building strong partnerships with churches, nonprofits, and other community organizations is one of the most effective ways to expand your outreach efforts and serve your community more effectively.

The process of needs assessment requires more than guesswork—it involves engaging with local resources, conducting community surveys, and applying data analysis techniques to get a clear pulse of the community.