Tag: Outreach 100

Let Newcomers Know They Can Belong Before They Believe

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

Why Thinning the Herd Can Be a Bad Idea

Larry Osborne: Jesus came to make the kingdom of God more accessible, not to impose stricter standards to exclude people.

Don't Wait to Connect With Guests

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

Rick Warren: Redemptive Criticism (and Other Virtues)

"It’s the number one fear of pastors—the fear of criticism. And it's their number one pain."

Guest Treatment at LifePoint Church

Listening to guests results in positive changes

Taking Common Ground to the Next Level

About 75 percent of Next Level’s attendees are involved in one of more than 100 interest-based Connection Groups

Matt Carter: A New Vision for the City

Almost four years into the life of the church he planted with a core team that included worship leader Chris Tomlin, Matt Carter had a profound mountainside experience.

How One Church Does It: Tailor-Made Connections at The Church on the Way

Lead Pastor of Pastoral Care Cecelia Freeman says knowing and providing for the specific unique cultures and needs of individuals creates a nurturing environment.