Offer Shorter Small Group Options
Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away
Retention
Try This: Ask the Unchurched How to Make Your Church More Appealing
Idea Starter: Find out what your church is lacking by asking the unchurched
Ask Members to Commit to Weekly Worship, Serving and Bible Study
Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God
Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In
Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.
Offer Interest- and Background-Based Small Groups
Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.
Try This: Speak a Common Language
Your website should be written in language even non-Christians can understand.
How to Really Be a Church Where All Are Welcome
Lead Pastor Jim Burgen shares how to get people to relax and stay to figure out their relationship with God
Idea: Get an Entire Community to Value a Local Church
How Harvest Church in Billings, Mont., makes the church a much-loved fixture among the unchurched in its community
Idea: Reach Families Affected by Mental Illness
How Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., effectively helps and loves families affected by mental illness.
