visitors

How much does a youth ministry environment matter? Can it make a difference in who attends—and who returns? Discover how your program can attract and keep unchurched teens.

Children's ministry outreach events can be a lot of work, but they're worth it when done right. It's essential to have a church visitor follow up strategy in place, because people returning isn't a given.

There are things that you can do as the small group leader to help ease any tension newcomers may be feeling and help them feel more ‘at home’ whether your group meets in-person or online.

Families are looking for places for their children to play indoors during the summer and winter months. When you encourage the families in your church to invite people to come play with their kids at the playground, you will see great results.

Regardless of why someone visits your church, easing the tension your first-time guests feel is essential. By creating a positive experience, you will compel them to visit your worship service again or take the next step in getting further involved.

Here are seven early warning signs that might indicate that you have a problem retaining visitors at your church.

Sounds simple, right? It really shouldn’t surprise anyone. But even though most churches say they’re friendly, some of them really just mean their members are friendly to people they already know.

Are you truly a welcoming church? Pretty much all of the church leaders I talk to say they long to reach their communities. But here's how to find out if you really are.