7 Updated Trends on Megachurches in America
Thom Rainer: "There continues to be a shift of members and attendees from smaller churches to larger churches, particularly megachurches."
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Idea: Reach Families Affected by Mental Illness
How Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., effectively helps and loves families affected by mental illness.
Plug First-Time Guests Into the Church Immediately After the Service
Experience Life Church helps first-time guests evaluate where they are on their faith journey immediately.
MegaChange: 10 Trends Reshaping the American Megachurch
"We see online church as very much a part of our future and believe it is a continuing trend in the global church," says Bobby Gruenewald.
Chris Bell: Creating a Welcoming Culture
“I don’t want to be a part-time Christian, full-time pastor. I want to have a personal walk with God that overflows into my ministry.”
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.
A Triumph in Detroit: #1 Fastest-Growing Church
Here's a quick profile from the fastest-growing church in America. What makes them tick? They make it (almost) impossible to miss church.
Allow Volunteers to Shadow Mentors Before They Commit to a Ministry
Living Stones Church matches its members to service that fits their interests.
Offer Neighborhood-Based Connections
Christ’s Church of the Valley offers small groups based on geography and neighborhood.
Offer an Online Portal to Make Options for Growth Easy to Recognize
Hosanna Lutheran Church attributes GROWlink online program to the church’s retention.