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Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Jessica Hanewinckel -
Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.
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Summer Synergy

Scott Evans -
You don’t need a massive budget or a construction crew to make a big impact.
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Ohio Church Makeover

Christy Heitger-Ewing -
This move would not only give them room to grow, but also would enable them to do a lot more to fulfill their mission of being a church focused on “building the kingdom, one life at a time.”
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Retention

Use Technology and Planning Tools to Grow Your Church

James P. Long -
Church assessment tools let you measure progress toward growth goals.
Church Profiles

One Life to Invest: One Life Church

H.L. Hussmann -
Bret Nicholson: "It's the old thing: If you want to add, develop followers. To multiply, develop leaders. We try to give ownership with leadership.”
Ideas

Yes to Smartphones in Church?

James P. Long -
Expand your audience by encouraging smartphone use during the worship service.
Church Profiles

“Look Outside Your Walls”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

Mystery Visitor -
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
Christmas

Try This: Take Free Christmas Portraits

Outreach Magazine -
Idea Starter: Photograph, print and deliver Christmas portraits to the needy.
Retention

Ensure Your Church is as Helpful as Possible With a “Concierge”

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Have volunteers specialize in connecting people to resources inside and outside the church.
Sports

Host a Sports Clinic

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Partner with local celebrity athletes and coaches to mentor and teach kids the fundamentals of a sport.
Church Profiles

A Place to Belong: First Hattiesburg

James P. Long -
Jeff Clark: “When we got past losing all the rich people and the community influencers, we exploded in growth. It freed us up to be who we really are: a church for the unchurched.”
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