What does Christmas mean for people who are alone? Christmas decorating reminds me that each person in the biblical account of the Christmas story was invited in. An angel came and declared “Good News,” and they were invited to respond. I get to respond, too.

How do I balance fruitfulness and the health of myself and my team during the hectic Christmas season? This year, prepare for Christmas and the team helping you. Begin with the end in mind that will make this Christmas your most fruitful ever without burning out your team or congregation.

How should I prepare and preach during the Advent Season? Let’s be sure we offer everyone within our sphere of influence the opportunity to find real hope, real peace, and real joy.

What are some practical and fun things people in our congregation do to focus on the sacred aspects of Christmas? An influential pastoral role at Christmas is helping families pay attention to the sacred, spiritual dimension of the holidays. Leonard Sweet’s book, Dance the Soul Salsa, calls on people to mezuzah their lives, meaning to make mundane moments sacred.

What kinds of successful Kids’ Events are happening in the province? Kathy Zelman, our Children and Family Ministry Specialist, celebrates the wins of the Fall and Christmas season of events – especially outbound!

There are opportunities for the community at Christmas. We know that a lot of our community only attends at Christmas and Easter, so how do we reach them for Christ? Alayne Durand shares what BP Church in Calgary does at Christmas to build relationships all year round.

How can small churches have a big impact on their community this Christmas? Here are some ideas from guest writer Carolyn Wentzel from City South Church.

What are effective ways to reach out at Christmas and have a year-long effect? This Christmas, use creative ways to engage felt needs in your community and create unforgettable experiences for children and families at your church. Ideas that any size church can use in rural or urban settings.

How do we reach and retain more people this Christmas? This year could be the FIRST time people in your community attend an in-person Christmas event at a church in a long time or even a lifetime.

We're less than 60 days from Christmas. Let that one sink in. As we're heading into the holidays, here are three stories and seven ideas to inspire and help you as you're planning and preparing your Christmas outreach.

This Christmas, capitalize on everything you’ve learned about onsite safety and online production to create the best Christmas ever for your community. 46 engaging ideas for community connection at Christmas.

Growing churches must engage the community. We need to be visible and actively building bridges of relationship to those who have not yet come to our church. Christmas is a great time for your church to engage your community.