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Venture Church: Community for First-Timers

Janna Firestone -
“If people don’t make a single friend at your church, they’re not going to stay.” ~Pastor Di Beals
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Connection Point Church: Connect, Grow, Go

Janna Firestone -
"We knew that if we were going to follow Jesus’ command to go and reach the one, we were going to have to change our methodology." -Pastor Chris Vaught
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Finding the Balance

Heather Schnese -
Our guest engagement begins before they even think about going to church.
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Print a List of Small Groups and Stick It in the Bulletin

James P. Long -
Make it easy for congregants to find and join a small group.
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Use Technology and Planning Tools to Grow Your Church

James P. Long -
Church assessment tools let you measure progress toward growth goals.
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Ensure Your Church is as Helpful as Possible With a “Concierge”

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Have volunteers specialize in connecting people to resources inside and outside the church.
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Beyond Awesome Coffee: Impact Church

James P. Long -
"You won't ever see me or my team swooping out of some green room into the church in our super pastor capes."
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Welcome First-Time Guests With a Flower

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Offer guests a small potted plant or flower to say ‘welcome.'
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Send a Welcome Video to New Attendees

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Email a video of the pastor or church members saying ‘thanks for coming’
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Let Congregants Connect Using QR Codes

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Create QR codes to drive people back to your church’s website.
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Offer Shorter Small Group Options

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away
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