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The holiday season kicks off earlier than most of us want to admit. Halloween is barely over before Thanksgiving plans start rolling, and by then Christmas and New Year’s are already on the
Word Count: 783 – Est Reading Time: 3 Minutes What’s UpMost churches don’t have a visitor problem; they have a visitor retention problem. People show up once, say thanks, and disappear before you
Word Count: 614 – Est Reading Time: 3 Minutes What’s UpThe holidays are nearly here … and that means your church will soon be seeing more guests than almost any other time of
Word Count: 590 – Est Reading Time: <3 Minutes What’s UpMost pastors think the church growth scoreboard is about the Big 3 B’s … Butts in seats, Bucks in plates, and Buildings. Sure,
Word Count: 592 – Est Reading Time: <3 Minutes What’s Up:Most churches assume they have a reputation in their community. The truth is, outside of members and a few former visitors, hardly anyone
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