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Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

Christy Heitger-Ewing - November 7, 2025

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

What Your Tech Director Needs You to Know

Joseph Cottle - November 4, 2025

Any tech leader worth their salt knows their church’s gear, budget and team resources inside and out. Furthermore, they have the same goal as you—to share the gospel.

Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Janna Firestone - October 29, 2025

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

Retention

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

James P. Long - November 12, 2013

Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God

Events

Try This: Neighborhood Party Planning With a Purpose

Outreach Magazine - November 10, 2013

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 - November 6, 2013

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 - November 5, 2013

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 - November 4, 2013

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

Events

Try This: Host a Coupon Swap

Outreach Magazine - October 31, 2013

Partner with local businesses and couponing experts to help your church’s families save money on groceries

Service Projects

Try This: Hold a Cake-Decorating Class

Outreach Magazine - October 30, 2013

Idea Starter: Ask a pro cake decorator to teach you the basics, then share the sweet results with others.

Church Profiles

The Name Says It All: New Hope Church

Rhonda Sholar - October 30, 2013

Tim Liston: “We just try to grow the people. A life turned around, a saved marriage, a better dad, better people. And the result is that they invite friends and family to attend.”

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