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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

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James P. Long - March 31, 2014

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

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James P. Long - March 10, 2014

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

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James P. Long - December 19, 2013

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

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James P. Long - December 18, 2013

Church assessment tools let you measure progress toward growth goals.

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James P. Long - December 12, 2013

Idea Starter: Have volunteers specialize in connecting people to resources inside and outside the church.

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James P. Long - December 8, 2013

"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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James P. Long - December 5, 2013

Idea Starter: Offer guests a small potted plant or flower to say ‘welcome.'

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James P. Long - November 27, 2013

Idea Starter: Email a video of the pastor or church members saying ‘thanks for coming’

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