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Embrace Church: Real Transformation

Nadra Kareem Nittle -
The church’s success is a testament to divine grace working through flawed people, Pastor Adam Weber insists. Embrace’s goal-setting process, called “traction,” has also multiplied its congregation.
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CenterPoint Church: A Steady Presence in Long Island

Jessica Hanewinckel -
“Our focus is always on reaching the lost and those who are far from God. We just keep honoring God, trying to reach our community, being missional and attractional, and person by person, they keep coming through the doors.” - Pastor Brian McMillan
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Making a Difference in Montana

Gail Allyn Short -
This Montana church began to visit people in their homes and deliver food and supplies monthly. Today, the ministry takes a holistic approach to serving Native American communities.
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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
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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
Service Projects

Try This: Support Teachers by Donating Classroom Supplies or Cash

Outreach Magazine -
Teachers often spend their own dollars on supplies for their classrooms, but your church can make sure they don't have to
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