First Things First: Northview Church
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Send a Welcome Video to New Attendees
Idea Starter: Email a video of the pastor or church members saying ‘thanks for coming’
Reshaping the American Megachurch
What are the trends among the country’s largest congregations?
Try This: Go Christmas Caroling
Caroling may be an old practice, but no one seems to do it anymore—change that!
The Neighborhood and the Nations
When it comes to issues like extreme poverty, HIV, economic development and education, does the American church have a new responsibility? One we didn’t have just a few years ago?
Lee Powell: When God Is at Work
“Is there real, genuine community happening in life groups? Are the baptisms real conversions? You have to keep asking all those questions.”
Let Congregants Connect Using QR Codes
Idea Starter: Create QR codes to drive people back to your church’s website.
Outreach … And Grace: theChurch.at
Scott Kingsbury, theChurch.at creative director: "This is a place that broken people come to and know they won't be judged, know it’s a safe place, a place of restoration."
Offer Shorter Small Group Options
Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away
Try This: Ask the Unchurched How to Make Your Church More Appealing
Idea Starter: Find out what your church is lacking by asking the unchurched