Intentional Connection: Tech and “Touch”
Associate Pastor David Howard shares how social media and technology are shaping connection at Lexington, Ky. Immanuel Baptist
Don't Wait to Connect With Guests
Immediate follow-up with visitors while they're at your campus helps retain them.
Making Films That Ignite the Vision: Hope Community Church in North Carolina
Creative Media Director Joe Woolworth explains how producing films informs and excites people about the vision.
Try This: Hold a “Get Plugged In” Activities Fair
Hold an activities fair to involve members of your church who are still hovering on the sidelines
Idea Starter: Make Newcomers Feel Genuinely Welcome
Try a handwritten note, a phone call or a personally delivered pie to thank them for their visit
5 Game Changers for Small Group Sign-Ups
How Grace Community Church got more people involved in small groups
Guest Treatment at LifePoint Church
Listening to guests results in positive changes
Send a Welcome Video to New Attendees
Idea Starter: Email a video of the pastor or church members saying ‘thanks for coming’
Offer an Online Portal to Make Options for Growth Easy to Recognize
Hosanna Lutheran Church attributes GROWlink online program to the church’s retention.
Idea Starter: Home-Based Small Groups Reach Out to Neighbors and Friends
How One Church Does It: EastLake Church asks group leaders to open groups to acquaintances to connect them to church.
