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James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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Host a Sports Clinic

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Idea Starter: Partner with local celebrity athletes and coaches to mentor and teach kids the fundamentals of a sport.
Church Profiles

A Place to Belong: First Hattiesburg

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Jeff Clark: “When we got past losing all the rich people and the community influencers, we exploded in growth. It freed us up to be who we really are: a church for the unchurched.”
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Beyond Awesome Coffee: Impact Church

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"You won't ever see me or my team swooping out of some green room into the church in our super pastor capes."
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Welcome First-Time Guests With a Flower

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Idea Starter: Offer guests a small potted plant or flower to say ‘welcome.'
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Send a Welcome Video to New Attendees

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Idea Starter: Email a video of the pastor or church members saying ‘thanks for coming’
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Let Congregants Connect Using QR Codes

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Idea Starter: Create QR codes to drive people back to your church’s website.
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Offer Shorter Small Group Options

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Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away
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Live Stream Your Church’s Sermons Where You’d Never Expect to See Them

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Idea Starter: Reach the unchurched via live-streaming in the most unlikely of settings
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