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10 Back-to-School Outreach Ideas for Your Church

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by Ryan Nelson. Pushpay, July 2019.

Description

This article lists several back-to-school activities that engage both the congregation and their community.

Features

ideas to intentionally come alongside parents, students, and schools as everyone heads back to school

Recommended Audience

clergy and community outreach leaders of all faiths

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Plan back-to-school ministry activities for families, children and youth.
Good out-of-the-box ideas for connecting congregations to their community.

Updated: February 15, 2024

About the Contributor

Shellie Riggs Jordan

Shellie Riggs Jordan is the director of the southeast office in Seymour. She is an American Baptist pastor who served 14 years at First Baptist Church in Seymour as the minister of youth. Prior to her time at FBC, Shellie was the director of youth and children’s ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Seymour. To her work with the Center, Shellie brings more than 24 years of experience working with youth and young adults, as well as a strong background in ecumenical ministry.

Shellie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and a Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She loves to travel and explore new cultures. She also loves spending time with her husband, Brent, and their kids, Gabe and Casey. Shellie lives in Seymour.

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