Ideas

Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

Passion Church: Doughnuts and Disciples

They got the word out about a Monday-night ministry for kids ages 5 to 12 called DD for JC—Dunkin’ Donuts for Jesus Christ.

7 Ways to Build Momentum This Fall

With the change of seasons and school starting back up, fall is a time when so many people reset and create their new schedules. So this is a great opportunity for your church to connect (and reconnect) people with Jesus.

Offer Neighborhood-Based Connections

Christ’s Church of the Valley offers small groups based on geography and neighborhood.

Offer an Online Portal to Make Options for Growth Easy to Recognize

Hosanna Lutheran Church attributes GROWlink online program to the church’s retention.

Emphasize Relationship Building

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship offers “small churches” to create intimate connections within a large church.

Offer Small Groups Trimesterly, With Start and End Dates

Next Level Church offers trimesterly small groups to account for the community’s snowbird culture.

Let Newcomers Know They Can Belong Before They Believe

Flatirons Community Church appeals to its non-religious community by disarming them when they begin to explore Christ.

Match Guests With Five New Friends and a Starter Ministry Within Three Months

Substance Church uses Empowerment Track assimilation process to get new attendees involved.

Idea Starter: Use the Right Form of Advertising to Reach Your Community

Consider what methods of advertising will work most effectively to reach and speak to your target demographic

Idea Starter: Leave a Light On

Make your church the light people see at night