Christian & Church Outreach
Want to increase church attendance? Get involved with your community! Invite them for free workshops, training or help those in need with counseling, family assistance, job placement, work skills etc. Even if the church is small you can still provide a limited version of these services and show those around you care and want to serve them.
"For even the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve"
Mark 10:45
Many of today's most successful churches are expanding their facilities and programs at an incredible rate. Chances are pretty good that your own church or a church near you is currently considering either a physical expansion of the church building or a ministerial expansion of the outreach programs already in place. Such renovations reflect not only a growth in church attendance and monetary income, but a revived interest in expanding the scope of the church's vision. In the modern and often challenging world we live in today, finding programs and outreach ministries that will appeal to the masses can be quite a difficult task for the minister and staff. Here are three proven outreach ministries that you may want to consider when undertaking a physical expansion of the church itself. Some modern ministries do require some additional facilities and equipment, which you may want to keep in mind for the future or search for public facilities that may be currently available.
Family health and fitness ministries this ministry does require a substantial commitment of space and equipment from the church body, but the benefits are clear. Many of the larger churches are now designing family health and fitness centers as part of the overall expansion of services. With the increasing awareness of the importance of diet and exercise, church members may want to have a more private facility in which to do their routines. Since many churches already offer daycare facilities, parents can leave their children with the church daycare worker and enjoy their workouts in peace. Classes could be offered in aerobics, dance, conditioning and other sport-related activities. Membership could be restricted to members of the church, or include members of the public who pay a nominal fee for the services. Strictly from an economic standpoint, the money saved from not having to maintain a membership in an outside gym can be considerable. If you open the facilities to the general public, you have an excellent opportunity to share other benefits of church membership or the Christian life with them. Tracts and other religious material could be left within easy reach of the guests. Family health outreach ministers could also sponsor exercise programs for the elderly, or set up dieting and nutrition seminars for the community. The possibilities are almost limitless, and the members will truly benefit from the programs, both physically and spiritually.
Please visit our community outreach initiatives or start an outreach ministry for more information.