Church Outreach Ideas: Four Fresh Ways to Connect With Your Community in 2026
A row of lightbulbs, with one brightly illuminated, symbolizes the power of ideas and the spark of creativity during brainstorming sessions. As churches enter 2026, outreach looks different from what it did just a few years ago. Communities are more digitally connected, more diverse in their needs, and more interested in authenticity and real impact. Churches that flourish at outreach now require a blend of timeless relational ministry and forward-thinking strategies that meet people where…
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Rev. Dr. Byrene Haney is a dedicated and experienced pastor with over 31 years of service in multi-ethnic urban congregations. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. And a Doctorate of Education from Concordia Univerisity, Irvine, CA. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including Senior Pastor at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, and Mission Facilitator for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.
Currently, Rev. Dr. Haney serves as Assistant to the President in the Iowa District West, where he assists congregations with strategic planning, visioning, outreach, and fostering a culture of generosity and human care. His commitment to connecting faith with community needs and crises has significantly impacted the congregations he serves.
