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Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

Janna Firestone -
“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher
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City Church: ‘It’s Worth Being a Little Uncomfortable’

Janna Firestone -
Because we have been a church plant with steady growth, we have always had to be very openhanded and very open to change.
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Venture Church: Community for First-Timers

Janna Firestone -
“If people don’t make a single friend at your church, they’re not going to stay.” ~Pastor Di Beals
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Take Hold of the Vision

Jessica Hanewinckel -
We’re trying to think outside the walls. How can we engage missionally? How can we bring church to where people are, and not be thinking constantly about how we’re going to get them here?
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Intentionality Is Key

Heather Schnese -
We’re very intentional about being welcoming and friendly. I tell people on Sunday mornings at the end of the services, “If you’re our guest, I’d like to meet you.” And so I go to the hospitality room and meet people every week.
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5 Ways to Train Your Welcome Team During the Summer

Greg Atkinson -
Keep these tips in mind and you'll be setting your guest services team up to make a great first impression on your fall guests.
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How to Create Entry Points for Visitors

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Attending a church for the first time can be intimidating. Here are ways to ease vistors' transition.
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‘Walk Slowly Through the Pews’

Greg Atkinson -
When I was serving as a worship pastor, my uncle gave me some advice I've never forgotten: "Walk slowly through the pews."
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Church New Mover Program

Outreach Magazine -
Reach new neighbors and grow your church automatically.
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Try This: Hold a “Get Plugged In” Activities Fair

Outreach Magazine -
Hold an activities fair to involve members of your church who are still hovering on the sidelines
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Try This: A Simple Approach to Small Group Growth

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Give small group members a memorable way to grow spiritually.
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