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, 2016

Senior Pastor Ryan Rush: Sharing True Fulfillment by Connecting Church, Suburban Families and Missions

Ideas

Heather Schnese - December 10, 2015

Missouri church employs cookies and hospitality to retain first-time guests.

Retention

Outreach Magazine - July 22, 2015

Try these helpful tips to engage guests with greater effectiveness in your church.

Retention

Heather Schnese - July 7, 2015

Senior Pastor Jeff Moes says, “Doing what you say you’re going to do builds trust, loyalty and connection.”

Ideas

Craig Springer - April 23, 2015

Teaching Pastor Craig Springer on the Connection Between the Megachurch Service and Small Groups

Retention

Scott Marshall - January 12, 2015

Use this checklist to assure a second visit.

Ideas

Anthony Meyers - November 16, 2014

Want to help people connect with your church? Provide convenient connects ... now.

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Jason Brinker - October 19, 2014

Lead Pastor Jason Brinker shares why First Baptist Jacksonville can't do retention.

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