Idea Starter: Take Small Groups Into the Public Sphere
Asking small groups to meet in public spaces increases your church's exposure and makes attending small groups more interesting
Ideas
Try This: Give a Sick Child the Chance to Give to Others
Ask your local children's hospital if your church can run a "mobile store" where hospitalized children can "shop" for gifts for family.
Idea Starter: Say Thanks on Labor Day
Bring emergency responders food or a gift on Labor Day, when they're working
Try This: Support Teachers by Donating Classroom Supplies or Cash
Teachers often spend their own dollars on supplies for their classrooms, but your church can make sure they don't have to
Try This: Serve College Students Free Pizza on Move-In Day
Quell move-in day jitters by bringing pizza to college freshmen in their residence halls.
Try This: Hold a Back-to-School Kids’ Clothing Exchange
Invite parents swap their kids' gently used, too-small clothing for some that fit.
3 Keys to Rising Above the Social Marketing Clutter
Here are some tips to help you rise above the market clutter and develop a brand that people choose to talk about.
Selling Bottled Water to Fund Water Wells: Chicago First Church of the Nazarene
Use Americans’ fascination with bottled water to provide clean water overseas.
Don't Wait to Connect With Guests
Immediate follow-up with visitors while they're at your campus helps retain them.
Engage With Twitter Users in Your Community
Start conversations with the unchurched through social media.