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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 - November 20, 2013

Idea Starter: Create QR codes to drive people back to your church’s website.

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James P. Long - November 19, 2013

Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away

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Outreach Magazine - November 18, 2013

Idea Starter: Find out what your church is lacking by asking the unchurched

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James P. Long - November 12, 2013

Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God

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James P. Long - November 5, 2013

Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.

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James P. Long - November 4, 2013

Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.

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Outreach Magazine - October 28, 2013

Your website should be written in language even non-Christians can understand.

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James P. Long - October 20, 2013

Lead Pastor Jim Burgen shares how to get people to relax and stay to figure out their relationship with God

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