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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Stalker
Our Church Visitor Horror Story Contest comes to a close with our grand prize winner: The pastor who wouldn't let you leave and then a member tracks you down at ...
Happy Halloween 2014
Boo! We've got scary church signs, visitor horror stories, zombies and ghosts. Happy Halloween.
Embrace Some Awkward: Empathize With Church Visitors
Checking out a gym can help church communicators realize how awkward it is for visitors to check out a church. Learn to empathize with church visitors.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Reserved Seating
Going to church for the first time is scary. But reserved seating? With the evil eye? Creepy! That makes for a real Church Visitor Horror Story.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Firing the Pastor
Walking into church for the first time can be scary. But firing the pastor? Yikes! That makes for a real Church Visitor Horror Story. And it's our first winner.
Unwelcome Now Available: 50 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Visitors
Walking into a church can be scary. In Unwelcome, Jonathan Malm tackles 50 ways churches can creep out visitors and how to fix those problems.
Church Visitor Cards: How to Connect & Follow Up
Every church needs a way to welcome visitors and invite them to become involved. The church visitor card is standard, but you need to make it effective.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: What’s Your Worst?
Walking into some churches for the first time can be downright frightening. Tell us your church visitor horror stories.
8 Ways Your Church Website Can Welcome First-Time Visitors Before They Arrive
Church shopping isn't easy. Welcome church visitors online by making your website more helpful and answer questions before they arrive.
Church Decline: Would Anyone Notice if Your Church Disappeared?
Communities are growing, but churches are in decline. Does your community know what your church offers? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?
The Sunday Sneeze: Making the Most for First-Time Guests
What does a church look like when it sneezes? It's not a flattering picture and doesn't leave a good impression with first-time visitors.
How Can Churches Engage 20-Somethings?
A group of 20-somethings travels the country visiting churches to see how the church can engage 20-somethings.
Easter Ideas For Next Year
Easter has come and gone. But it's not too late to grab some top-notch Easter ideas your church can use for next year.
Tim Peters on First-Time Guests
"If you have first time guests, you don't tell them where to go, you show them where to go."
Church Signs: Tips for Secondary Exterior Signs
What do visitors to your church need to know from the moment they turn into the driveway until they step through the front door? Is there special parking? A specific ...
