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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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From Attraction to Connection

Heather Schnese -
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.
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Rocket Pops and Disciples

Heather Schnese -
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.
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Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In

James P. Long -
Idea Starter: Encourage first-time visitors to turn in connection cards by donating to charity for each submitted card.
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Offer Interest- and Background-Based Small Groups

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Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.
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Try This: Speak a Common Language

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Your website should be written in language even non-Christians can understand.
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How to Really Be a Church Where All Are Welcome

James P. Long -
Lead Pastor Jim Burgen shares how to get people to relax and stay to figure out their relationship with God
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Idea: 3 Ways to Use Apps

James P. Long -
Use apps to grow your church and retain members.
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Idea: Get an Entire Community to Value a Local Church

Jeff Sellers -
How Harvest Church in Billings, Mont., makes the church a much-loved fixture among the unchurched in its community
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Idea: Reach Families Affected by Mental Illness

Troy Anderson -
How Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., effectively helps and loves families affected by mental illness.
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Plug First-Time Guests Into the Church Immediately After the Service

James P. Long -
Experience Life Church helps first-time guests evaluate where they are on their faith journey immediately.
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