Retention

Rocket Pops and Disciples

Every Sunday is different. We look for opportunities to have cupcakes or cookies on Sunday morning. On 4th of July weekend, people get a rocket pop as they leave. We look for excuses to have those kinds of things.

Start With Serving

We’re very intentional about providing quality opportunities for people to serve and to make a difference in our community. Through that we have a lot of success in getting new people connected to the life of the church.

‘Together We’

The Lord gave me two words: together we. After that, we penned our mission statement out of Together We: Together we are a reaching, discipling, sending church impacting generations for Christ.

Simple, Quick Onramps: Preston Trail Community Church

Serve and Engage Pastor Brandon Boyd is ready on the spot when people want to join Preston Trail’s family.

How to Craft Your Weekend Service for Maximum Response

"Any time we gather together to learn from God’s Word, we should be moved to respond."

Strategic Volunteer Recruitment: Christ’s Church Camden

Lead Pastor Scott Clevenger explains how intentional volunteer recruitment makes a difference at Christ’s Church.

Phone Calls to Encourage Next Steps: Cross Church

Pastors Abram Gomez and Mary Jo Martinez share how simple phone calls can strengthen growth and connection.

Most Churches Neglect This Vital Outreach Practice

Seventy-six percent of churches are missing a simple opportunity to increase their outreach impact.

Making Films That Ignite the Vision: Hope Community Church in North Carolina

Creative Media Director Joe Woolworth explains how producing films informs and excites people about the vision.

Teams That Trigger Relationships: The Life Church in Virginia

Associate Pastor Josh Baird describes Life Church's new program—Fusion—and why teams are the catalyst for connection.

First-Time Visitor Gifts: 4 Things That Should Be Included

"A gift bag, if done well, can play a major part in a person’s decision to visit your church again."