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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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Welcome First-Time Guests With a Flower

James P. Long - December 5, 2013

Idea Starter: Offer guests a small potted plant or flower to say ‘welcome.'

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Send a Welcome Video to New Attendees

James P. Long - November 27, 2013

Idea Starter: Email a video of the pastor or church members saying ‘thanks for coming’

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Let Congregants Connect Using QR Codes

James P. Long - November 20, 2013

Idea Starter: Create QR codes to drive people back to your church’s website.

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Offer Shorter Small Group Options

James P. Long - November 19, 2013

Idea Starter: The Journey church allows newcomers to build connections without pressure to get involved right away

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Try This: Ask the Unchurched How to Make Your Church More Appealing

Outreach Magazine - November 18, 2013

Idea Starter: Find out what your church is lacking by asking the unchurched

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Ask Members to Commit to Weekly Worship, Serving and Bible Study

James P. Long - November 12, 2013

Idea Starter: Savannah Christian Church challenges members to three hours a week in God

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Donate to Charity for Every Connection Card Turned In

James P. Long - November 5, 2013

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

James P. Long - November 4, 2013

Idea Starter: The Church on the Way connects members with groups based on topic, season, ethnicity, formation and even homelessness.

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