Christmas Outreach Ideas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for outreach! In spite of the frantic shopping, party hopping and present wrapping, people are primed by the holiday to seek meaning and significance. So, give them what they’re looking for! Christmas provides a wealth of opportunities to speak the truth about Jesus naturally…all it takes is a little creativity.
So, to get things going, here are our top 7 websites with creative ideas for turning this Christmas into a season of truth-telling!
7. Neighborhood Christmas Outreach Ideas
Link: http://www.nbs2go.com/2013/12/01/10-neighborhood-christmas-outreach-ideas
While many of the ideas on this site are really relationship-building opportunities, isn’t that ultimately what gives us the platform from which to speak into someone’s life? Use these great ideas to build bridges and relationships with your neighbors.
6. CRU Outreach Ideas
Link: http://www.cru.org/training-and-growth/christmas/christmas-outreach-ideas.htm
From our friends at CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) come several creative ways to help people see Christ in Christmas this year!
5. Santa Strategies
Link: http://www.thevillagechurch.net/the-village-blog/what-are-we-to-do-with-santa/
The Village Church provides a great set of perspectives on the dangers and opportunities presented by Jolly Old Saint Nick.
4. Kids Church Outreach Ideas
Link: http://ministry-to-children.com/6-christmas-outreach-ideas-for-kids-church/
Ministry-To-Children has a great list of ideas for use in Kids Church, perfect for those of you serving in that ministry at your church. However, lots of the ideas are also great for families with young children.
3. Family Christmas Outreach Ideas
Link: http://www.1freechurch.org/cms/images/women/christmas_outreach_ideas.pdf
Our friends down at 1st Evangelical Free Church in Colorado Springs have put together an awesome list of outreach ideas, chock full of detailed instructions on how to pull off the various options.
2. Faith in Motion
Link: http://faithim.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/7-ways-to-be-missional-this-christmas/
This is a great, short article on how to live with a missional mindset this Christmas.
1. Christmas Conversations
Link: http://www.shepherdproject.com/category/christmas-conversations/
Shepherd Project has a wealth of resources to help you and your family make the most of the opportunities Christmas presents.