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Fresh Ideas: ‘Meet the Teacher’ Sunday – by Diana Davis

Published on August 16, 2012

Here's a fresh and simple way to invite school teachers and staff to your church. Honor those important community leaders by planning a ?Meet the Teacher? Sunday during the first month of school.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Honor school officials on ‘Meet the Teacher Sunday’

Published on August 7, 2012

Here"s a fresh and simple way to invite school teachers and staff to your church. Honor those important community leaders by planning a "Meet the Teacher" Sunday during the first month of school.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: First Day. Moms. Pray. – by Diana Davis

Published on August 2, 2012

Begin a new first-day-of-school tradition at your church! Plan a community-wide coffee for moms after they drop kids off at school. It begins right after the school bell; so if your district's elementary, middle and high schools start at... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Love the Leader – by Diana Davis

Published on July 19, 2012

You?re a member of a Sunday school class, church committee or ministry team. You?re on the church ball team, the nursery rotation or praise band. Whatever your involvement in your local church, each group you attend or serve has... Continue Reading »

FIRST PERSON: Launch a 1st day-of-school tradition at your church

Published on July 10, 2012

Begin a new first-day-of-school tradition at your church this year.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Ask God to Bless America – by Diana Davis

Published on June 21, 2012

It's not just about celebrating our country. July Fourth can focus our church's attention on praying for our country. Looking for fresh ideas for your church to celebrate July Fourth this year?... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Father’s Day Afresh – by Diana Davis

Published on June 7, 2012

A Christian dad impacts his family and the world. Dad, you are vitally important. Some ?Fresh Ideas? for dads:... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: End-of-School Party with Purpose – by Diana Davis

Published on May 10, 2012

Hundreds of children at a school near your church are ready to celebrate summer vacation. What an opportunity! Plan a gigantic End-of-School party with an outreach purpose.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Free Tour! – by Diana Davis

Published on April 12, 2012

Summertime's coming, and you might be surprised how many people in your community would enjoy a walking tour of your church building. Whether it's large or small, your church building is a beacon in your town.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas – by Diana Davis

Published on February 16, 2012

Our granddaughter, Lily, was born in January. (Can you hear me smiling?) As their church lovingly ministered to the new parents, I realized the magnitude of those small acts. Does your church need fresh ideas for a new parent... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: A Three-Pew Commitment – by Diana Davis

Published on January 19, 2012

A tattoo artist, a CEO, and a homeless guy walk into your church's worship service ? Thousands of Southern Baptist churches will invite their entire community to church by planning ?attractional? events during this spring's GPS emphasis. When those... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Here’s a resolution: Welcome visitors to church

Published on January 4, 2012

Will you make a New Year"s resolution to welcome every guest who sits near you during worship?... Continue Reading »