Retention

Finding the Balance

Our guest engagement begins before they even think about going to church.

From Attraction to Connection

We do old-school visitations. Once a month we will go and make a home visit in teams of two or three. We bring a gift bag to the door of someone who has already visited our church.

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.

5 Tips for Faithful Follow-up

Make sure guests don't go unnoticed.

5 Game Changers for Small Group Sign-Ups

How Grace Community Church got more people involved in small groups

On the Growth Track: Element Church

How Element Church makes connection convenient.

Quick Steps to Connection

How Eastside Christian Church connects people by background, life stage and ZIP code

Empowering Volunteers, Gateway to Growth

How Gateway Church volunteers play a critical role in helping guests take next steps

5 Tips for Minichurches

Providing a middle ground to small groups helps new people connect.

Print a List of Small Groups and Stick It in the Bulletin

Make it easy for congregants to find and join a small group.

Use Technology and Planning Tools to Grow Your Church

Church assessment tools let you measure progress toward growth goals.