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Ideas for Church Growth
The Internet
Church website (Cost: $0.00 - $????) Here's how: Search 'free church websites' on any search engine (Google, Yahoo, etc.); ask a friend to do or recommend someone who can do a website for your church (doing a website this way will most likely cost money but that doesn't mean it will be expensive).
Online directories (Cost: $0.00) (Cost: $0.00) Can get one free business listing that is active for 12 months. A reminder will be sent to you to resubmit your listing one month before the listing expires. There is no charge to renew the free listing. (Cost: $0.00)
Social networking sites (Cost: $0.00) (Cost: $0.00)
Print Media
Church directory in your local newspaper This is usually a free service provided to local churches.
Local city magazines / coupon magazines (Cost: $????)
Door hangers, pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, flyers These can be purchased online, at print shops, or you can print them from your own computer.
Visitor packets that you mail to first-time visitors
Casual Events Away From The Church Building
5th Sunday Event When a month has a 5th Sunday, have a casual event away from the place where regular church services are held. Encourage the saints to bring friends and family who do not attend church. Also, make it clear (through signage) the event is open to passers-by.
Places to hold casual events: a coffee shop, a restaurant, a park, etc. Event options: outdoor church service, bar-b-que/picnic, meet and greet, etc.
Professional or local sporting events Teams give group discounts and will put your church name on the JumboTron.
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