Every church wants to welcome and nurture new people. Here are 5 categories to help you assess how your church is doing:

1. Visibility. Newcomers to our community can easily find out about our church through a listing in the Yellow Pages, a weekly ad in the local newspaper, brochures in motels, a web site, a message on the church's answering machine that lists the times of services and classes. Our ...

Topics:	Assimilation, Evangelism, New members, Newcomers, Outreach, Seekers, Unchurched, Visitors & guests
Filters:	Elder, Evangelism, Greeter, Hospitality, Outreach, Pastor, Usher
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Matthew 5:13-14, Acts 16:14-15
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

Every church wants to welcome and nurture new people. Here are 5 categories to help you assess how your church is doing:

1. Visibility. Newcomers to our community can easily find out about our church through a listing in the Yellow Pages, a weekly ad in the local newspaper, brochures in motels, a web site, a message on the church's answering machine that lists the times of services and classes. Our ...

Topics:	Assimilation, Community, Growth, Hospitality, New members, Newcomers, Visitors & guests
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Greeter, Hospitality, Outreach, Pastor, Usher
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Matthew 5:13-14, Acts 16:14-15
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

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Leadership Journal
Vision and Direction
The leading publication for church leaders devoted this issue to setting a church's course for the future.
Read it online at:
http://christianitytoday.com/le/2000/003/

Into the Futureby Elmer Towns & Warren Bird An essential on trends by two experts in church research, this book seeks ...

Topics:	Change, Direction, Expansion, Growth, Leadership, Planning, Resistance, Transitions
Filters:	Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 9:16-17, Acts 16:1-17:34, 1 Corinthians 10:23-32
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

Most congregations seeking to rent space will end up renting one of three types of space—another church facility, a local auditorium, or commercial space. Below we examine the realities that shape the experience of renting in each of these spaces.

Consider these factors when you look into renting another congregation's space.

• Churches are multi-use. A big advantage of renting ...

Topics:	Changes in worship, Management, Multisite, Operations, Planning, Trends, Volunteers, Worship
Filters:	Church board, Emergent ministry, Facility management, Office administrator, Pastor, Volunteer
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Acts 16:13-15
Date Added:	September 17, 2007