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There are many congregations in this country that look down the road to the future and wonder if they will be able to survive. While some leaders stay in denial or refuse to change, waiting for the last member to turn out the lights, many churches are finding creative solutions to sustain and build their ministry and mission.

Thaddeus had a chance to sit down with Rev. Cydney Van Dyke and Khaleigh Laicher, two of the people behind the growing regional youth ministry group in Lower Fairfield County, CT.

If you’ve ever asked, “How can we make our church more welcoming?”—you’re not alone. Churches everywhere are wrestling with how to offer a deeper sense of belonging, especially to new faces, those returning after time away, or people who’ve never set foot inside a sanctuary before.

It’s easy to get swept up in social media trends. The catchy audios, the trending challenges, the fast shifts in what gets seen. But in the middle of all that noise, it’s essential to stay grounded in your why—and more importantly, your who.

As we come to the end of the Spring, many churches start to plan what the next church year will look like.  Below are some guidelines to help in making this next year fruitful and difference-making.

For small churches, creating a successful and sustainable youth mission trip program can be an enriching endeavor, both for the youth participants and the community as a whole. However, starting and growing such a program comes with its unique challenges. With the right strategies, church leaders can establish a thriving program, while avoiding common pitfalls along the way.

Mission Trips can be transformative, but they also come with a responsibility to ensure the safety of all. It’s crucial to be prepared

In days gone by, the summer mission trip was the highlight of the year for many church youth programs, and for good reason!

Families are our foundation and youth are our future. How do we connect with these young people in ways that make them want to take part?