The idea on this page is for your church to reach out to the community as well can be used within the church community.
Let us use the talents we have in our church to outreach to others. Start a list that people can add their talents to if they want to get involved so you have a database.
It is important to share your faith with others in order to both further your own spiritual development and lead others to Christ. It is essential to share the gospel with neighbours, friends, family, and other acquaintances, whether you are doing so individually or as a church.
| Things to remember |
| It is essential to regularly pray for guidance on outreach. Have an outreach prayer team. |
| When meeting people always make sure they have contact details so if they have more questions they have someone to contact. |
| Advertise your outreach events |
| Follow up groups – for each event or group make sure you follow up |
| Do apply too much pressure on people, remember this is a journey for them and it is not you to direct their path, allow the Lord to convict them. Show them the love of Jesus. |
| When the answer is no, respect their decision, pray for them. |
| Always be careful with children and vulnerable adults, always remember that certain testimonies or groups are not suitable for all. |
| When fundamentalists of other religions undergo what are known to be antagonistic conversions, seek God’s direction. It would be wise to seek guidance from a Christian specialist in their specific religion to choose the best course of action. |
| Plan the event with the community in mind, not just your members. |
Children And Youth
- Breakfast club.
- After school club/ homework club.
- Language club.
- Toddler group.
- Craft club.
- Youth group.
- Social evenings.
- Music.
- Drama group.
- Film night.
- Car wash.
- Church sports team.
- Book club.
- Mentoring group.
- Table tennis or other games.
- Children’s home group.
- Nursery
- Girl’s/ boy’s brigade.
- Sports nights.
- Treasure hunts.
- Photography club.
- Disco.
- Invite schools to your harvest festival service
Adults
- Breakfast club.
- Language cafe.
- Craft and Art.
- Coffee time.
- Well-being café.
- Ladies’ group.
- Men’s group.
- Bible studies.
- Home groups.
- Table tennis.
- Social nights.
- Short courses (6 week 90 mins a week Bible related).
- Computer skills.
- Music nights.
- BBQ invite the neighbours of the church.
- Drama group and production skills (production to invite the community to).
- Bridge club.
- Community magazine electronic.
- Food bank.
- Open day/ fete.
- Quiz night.
- Helping the homeless.
- Feeding the homeless.
- Film night.
- Christmas day meals.
- Mental health outreach.
- Citizen’s advice bureau.
- Street evangelising.
- Christian parenting classes.
- Talent show.
- Mission trip.
- Financial health classes.
- Community DIY day – give back to the community.
- Book club.
- Church sports team.
- Visit nursing/residential homes.
- BBQ for the emergency service personnel in your area.
- Stall at other fetes and fairs.
- Literacy program.
- Coffee time with a Bible message.
- Workshop days. (Fabric workshop, woodwork, cooking on a budget, gardening)
- Resources for homeless (job training, CVS).
- Homeless drop in cafes.
- Partner with local school.
- The people’s shed.
- Business leaders’ breakfast.
- Art exhibition.
- Clothing bank.
- Local history talks.
- Prayer walks.
- School uniform drive – ask the community to donate old school uniform to redistribute.
- Prison fellowship.
- Single parent groups.
- Couples fellowship.
- Who let the Dads out?
- Prayer meetings
- Worship practice and music group.
- Knit and natter.
- Christians against poverty.
- Local mental health teams’ coffee space.
- Ladies/men’s/mixed empowerment day.
- Lego day all ages.
- Warm spaces.
- Christmas day lunch.
- Feed the homeless (outreach in town/city).
- Clothes bank.
- Retreats and days out.
- Evening of fellowship and conversation.
- Baptism meals.
- Skills hub and skills teaching.
- No gadget days.
- Coffee trailer for events and teach young people skills.
- Football for all.
- Couple’s night.
- Prayer wall in church and online.
- Outdoor services / Easter sunrise service.
- Events – New Years Eve/ day, Remembrance, tea parties, so on.
- Listening volunteers – outreach.
- WhatsApp community – help local people who cannot get out.
- Gardening for local community.
- Photography club.
- Chess club.
- Food and cooking lessons.
- Dancing club.
- Quilters
- Community cooked breakfast.
- Sponsor a homeless person.
- Supper club.
- Comedy club.
- Stall at an event
- Enquiry courses
- Ask your local library if you borrow a person and listen to them for 30 minutes
- Veterans’ breakfast
This page is by no means exhaustive and will be added to over time.
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