Offer Shorter Small Group Options
Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away
Ideas
Try This: Ask the Unchurched How to Make Your Church More Appealing
Idea Starter: Find out what your church is lacking by asking the unchurched
Live Stream Your Church’s Sermons Where You’d Never Expect to See Them
Idea Starter: Reach the unchurched via live-streaming in the most unlikely of settings
Try This: Surprise Employees of Local Businesses With Gifts of Gratitude
Idea Starter: Show store employees that your church appreciates their presence and hard work on your community
Try This: Kick Your Annual Live Nativity Up a Notch
Include live animals, a first-century Jerusalem marketplace, costumed townspeople, camel rides for kids and hot drinks for all
New Life at Waters Edge: Waters Edge Church
Stuart Hodges: “We are a church that has been successful at reaching unchurched people. When you reach unchurched people, they reach other unchurched people.”
Ask Members to Commit to Weekly Worship, Serving and Bible Study
Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God
Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose
Idea Starter: Casual, home-based gatherings are an easy way to incorporate the unchurched into a Christian environment.
Celebrating Kingdom Wins: Celebration Church
Members of the nation's #4 Fastest-Growing Church are celebrating an awakening for God with prayer, fasting and some can't-miss speakers.
Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In
Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.