A Triumph in Detroit: #1 Fastest-Growing Church
Here's a quick profile from the fastest-growing church in America. What makes them tick? They make it (almost) impossible to miss church.
Ideas
Allow Volunteers to Shadow Mentors Before They Commit to a Ministry
Living Stones Church matches its members to service that fits their interests.
Offer Neighborhood-Based Connections
Christ’s Church of the Valley offers small groups based on geography and neighborhood.
Offer an Online Portal to Make Options for Growth Easy to Recognize
Hosanna Lutheran Church attributes GROWlink online program to the church’s retention.
Emphasize Relationship Building
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship offers “small churches” to create intimate connections within a large church.
Offer Small Groups Trimesterly, With Start and End Dates
Next Level Church offers trimesterly small groups to account for the community’s snowbird culture.
Let Newcomers Know They Can Belong Before They Believe
Flatirons Community Church appeals to its non-religious community by disarming them when they begin to explore Christ.
Match Guests With Five New Friends and a Starter Ministry Within Three Months
Substance Church uses Empowerment Track assimilation process to get new attendees involved.
Idea Starter: Use the Right Form of Advertising to Reach Your Community
Consider what methods of advertising will work most effectively to reach and speak to your target demographic
