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Rocket Pops and Disciples

Heather Schnese - April 1, 2024

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.

Start With Serving

Heather Schnese - January 24, 2024

We’re very intentional about providing quality opportunities for people to serve and to make a difference in our community. Through that we have a lot of success in getting new people connected to the life of the church.

‘Together We’

Heather Schnese - July 31, 2023

The Lord gave me two words: together we. After that, we penned our mission statement out of Together We: Together we are a reaching, discipling, sending church impacting generations for Christ.

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Offer Neighborhood-Based Connections

James P. Long - September 23, 2013

Christ’s Church of the Valley offers small groups based on geography and neighborhood.

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Offer an Online Portal to Make Options for Growth Easy to Recognize

James P. Long - September 22, 2013

Hosanna Lutheran Church attributes GROWlink online program to the church’s retention.

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Emphasize Relationship Building

James P. Long - September 19, 2013

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship offers “small churches” to create intimate connections within a large church.

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Offer Small Groups Trimesterly, With Start and End Dates

James P. Long - September 18, 2013

Next Level Church offers trimesterly small groups to account for the community’s snowbird culture.

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Let Newcomers Know They Can Belong Before They Believe

James P. Long - September 17, 2013

Flatirons Community Church appeals to its non-religious community by disarming them when they begin to explore Christ.

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Match Guests With Five New Friends and a Starter Ministry Within Three Months

James P. Long - September 16, 2013

Substance Church uses Empowerment Track assimilation process to get new attendees involved.

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Idea Starter: Make Newcomers Feel Genuinely Welcome

James P. Long - September 3, 2013

Try a handwritten note, a phone call or a personally delivered pie to thank them for their visit

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Don't Wait to Connect With Guests

Scott Marshall - August 5, 2013

Immediate follow-up with visitors while they're at your campus helps retain them.

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