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25 Simple Ways
to help YOU be
KINGDOM-CENTRIC 
in Your Neighborhood 

It is helpful to have practical ideas to start engaging the people around you. Most of the things on this list are normal, everyday things that many people are already doing. The hope is that you would do these things with Gospel intentionality. This means you do them: 
  • In the normal rhythms of life pursuing to meet and engage new people 
  • Prayerfully watching and listening to the Holy Spirit to discern where God is working. 
  • Looking to boldly, humbly, and contextually proclaim the Gospel in word and deed. 


The following is a list of 25 things you can do. Not all of these are for everyone, but hopefully, there will be several ideas on the list that God uses to help you engage your neighbors. I would love to hear stories of how you have lived some of these out or other ways you have engaged your neighbors. 

  1. Stay outside in the front yard longer while watering the yard
  2. Walk your dog regularly around the same time in your neighborhood
  3. Do a food drive or coat drive in winter and get neighbors involved
  4. Sit on the front porch and letting kids play in the front yard 
  5. Pass out baked goods (fresh bread, cookies, brownies, etc.) 
  6. Invite neighbors over for dinner 
  7. Attend and participate in HOA functions 
  8. Attend the parties invited to by neighbors 
  9. Have a game night (yard games outside, or board games inside) 
  10. Art swap night - bring out what you're tired of and trade with neighbors
  11. Grow a garden and give out extra produce to neighbors 
  12. Have an Easter egg hunt on your block and invite neighbors to use their front yards 
  13. Start a weekly open meal night in your home 
  14. Do a summer BBQ every Friday night and invite others to contribute 
  15. Create a block/street email and phone contact list for safety
  16. Host a sports game watching party 
  17. Host a coffee and dessert night 
  18. Organize and host a ladies' artistic creation night 
  19. Organize a tasting tour on your street ( everyone sets up food and table on the front porch) 
  20. Host a movie night and discussion afterward 
  21. Start a walking/running group in the neighborhood 
  22. Start hosting a play date weekly for stay at home parents 
  23. Organize a carpool for your neighborhood to help save gas 
  24. Volunteer to coach a local Little League team or other kids' sports team 
  25. Have a front yard ice cream party in the summer


Share your story with me!
Do you have some other ideas or ways that you already engage your neighborhood?

Missional Tip: 
Pick one of these ideas and act on it before the end of the month, then share your story with me at crd.author@gmail.com
I’ll post all I get in another blog.

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Thanks to the staff at Mission Church of the Nazarene in San Diego, California for these ideas!

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