Retention

Janna Firestone - January 9, 2026

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Janna Firestone - December 5, 2025

Because we have been a church plant with steady growth, we have always had to be very openhanded and very open to change.

Janna Firestone - August 8, 2025

“If people don’t make a single friend at your church, they’re not going to stay.” ~Pastor Di Beals

Ideas

Heather Schnese - January 31, 2017

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

Ideas

Heather Schnese - December 13, 2016

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

Features

Faith Perceptions - November 27, 2016

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

Ideas

Heather Schnese - September 5, 2016

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

Ideas

Heather Schnese - July 27, 2016

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

Ideas

Nathan Smith - June 22, 2016

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

Ideas

Heather Schnese - May 24, 2016

Founding and senior pastor Bob Franquiz explains the importance of keeping discipleship and retention simple.

Ideas

Heather Schnese - April 6, 2016

Lead Pastor David Brown shares how The Avenue Church prioritizes their kids ministry—with great results.

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