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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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Service Projects

Try This: Surprise Employees of Local Businesses With Gifts of Gratitude

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Idea Starter: Show store employees that your church appreciates their presence and hard work on your community
Christmas

Try This: Kick Your Annual Live Nativity Up a Notch

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Include live animals, a first-century Jerusalem marketplace, costumed townspeople, camel rides for kids and hot drinks for all
Church Profiles

New Life at Waters Edge: Waters Edge Church

Kami Rice -
Stuart Hodges: “We are a church that has been successful at reaching unchurched people. When you reach unchurched people, they reach other unchurched people.”
Retention

Ask Members to Commit to Weekly Worship, Serving and Bible Study

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God
Events

Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose

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Idea Starter: Casual, home-based gatherings are an easy way to incorporate the unchurched into a Christian environment.
Church Profiles

Celebrating Kingdom Wins: Celebration Church

Christy Scannell -
Members of the nation's #4 Fastest-Growing Church are celebrating an awakening for God with prayer, fasting and some can't-miss speakers.
Retention

Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.
Retention

Offer Interest- and Background-Based Small Groups

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.
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