Our church is located near, and surrounded by, "the projects." So our church has an actual dance team that is learns choreographed hip hop dance routines to perform to Christian rap music at a block party in the very middle of these homes. It is a great way to let them know about our church.Tyra King, Volunteer, Anderson, SC

We live in a small town where there is not much to do and not much close by (45 min to nearest theatre, shopping, etc). I hold a "Coffee House" 2 times a month where kids can gather in a safe atmosphere. We play pool, ping pong, foosball, cards, karaoke, and yes, we even have coffee with light snacks....

Operation Welcome Mat - Your soon-to-be new youth won't know what hit 'em but they sure will wear it. Here is what you need: a car full of energetic youth, directions to the houses of teenagers who have recently visited your church, lots of your left-over youth ministry T-shirts, some glow in the dark bracelets, some youth group newsletters,...

We put out the word in schools (through music teachers), skate parks and posters. Then we spread the word through our youth. The entry fee is about 25-50 bucks per band. Each band gets to do 2 or 3 songs at "the show" which is held at our local outdoor band facility. Great food is provided, our youth leaders...

Find a good, wide open location for this event (it can get quite messy). One idea is to use the football field at a local school (be sure to get permission).Start off the event by letting all of the students make a giant banana split in a rain gutter (you can buy plastic rain gutters pretty cheap at the...

This is an outreach event for girls. We have seen all of the big high priced celebrities and how they are getting the best makeovers and pampering. Just translate it into your own group. Find people in your church that are professionals in as many makeover areas you can think of: Haircuts, manicure/pedicure, facials, massage... whatever. Have a spa...

Our Event is a series of events formed around the "5th Sunday" of the month (there are 4 months every year that have 5 Sundays in them). We plan an event Ð KidsÕ Movie Night, BBQ, Teen Nerf War, Community Picnic, etc - and we invite the kids in the neighborhood around our church. It is also a great...