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Any System Is Better Than No System

Any System Is Better Than No System

by Dave Workman | Oct 11, 2024 | Church Growth, Discipleship

Suppose Bob walked into your church and had no religious background. The music was okay. The message made him think a little bit. The people seemed friendly.   The Challenge   What would Bob’s next step be if he wanted to know more—and Bob’s not...
After Easter Follow-Up

After Easter Follow-Up

by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 3, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting

Easter’s come and gone. You’ve had a great service and maybe even a record turnout. The energy was electric, the worship was on fire, and the message of resurrection hope was proclaimed loud and clear. But now, Easter Sunday is in the rearview. So,...
8 Things To Realize About Guests At Your Church

8 Things To Realize About Guests At Your Church

by Brian Davis | Jan 15, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Planting

There are lots of opinions about what a local church should look like, but at its CORE, the local church is a body of believers who “should” have the goal of effectively reaching people who don’t have a relationship with God and making their faith-journey as easy as...
A First Impression Experiment – The Little Things Matter

A First Impression Experiment – The Little Things Matter

by Ron Edmondson | Aug 23, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization

In making a first impression, the little things matter, so I once did an experiment. When a visitor shows up on one of our church campuses for the first time, the little things matter. Or when a parent decides to trust us with the care of their children, the little...
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