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Suncrest Christian Church: A Church Worth Reproducing

Jessica Hanewinckel -
In its first decade, Suncrest was a young, small church without the resources to do what they’re doing now.
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Sending Over Seating: West Ridge Church Is Set to Launch Its 125th Church

Christy Heitger-Ewing -
West Ridge focuses on raising up the next generation from within the church to send out and either be church planters or serve as part of a church planting team.
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Machine Yearning: Discipling Young People in the Age of AI

Eli Bonilla Jr. -
AI is not the enemy; it is a tool. But it is a tool that demands careful stewardship.
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Events

Try This: Invite the Community to Be Healthy

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Focus on health from a biblical perspective at a healthy living expo.
Ideas

Idea Starter: Have Church Business Cards Printed

James P. Long -
Ask church members to distribute business cards for the church around the neighborhood and with unchurched friends and acquaintances
Retention

Idea Starter: Make Newcomers Feel Genuinely Welcome

James P. Long -
Try a handwritten note, a phone call or a personally delivered pie to thank them for their visit
Ideas

Idea Starter: Don't Embarrass Your Visitors Who Arrive Late

James P. Long -
Keep congregants from filling up back pews first by directing them to the front of the church first
Service Projects

Try This: Buy a Stranger’s Morning Newspaper

Outreach Magazine -
Purchase a rack's worth of papers at a convenience store.
Ideas

Idea Starter: Take Small Groups Into the Public Sphere

James P. Long -
Asking small groups to meet in public spaces increases your church's exposure and makes attending small groups more interesting
Service Projects

Try This: Give a Sick Child the Chance to Give to Others

Outreach Magazine -
Ask your local children's hospital if your church can run a "mobile store" where hospitalized children can "shop" for gifts for family.
Ideas

Idea Starter: Say Thanks on Labor Day

James P. Long -
Bring emergency responders food or a gift on Labor Day, when they're working
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