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Most people greet someone they know before reaching out to a stranger. Here are ways churches change that and make welcoming guests a natural part of their culture.

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Visitor connection should be organic, not contrived.

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Don’t let weather, logistics, or Egyptian plagues keep you from taking your service outside.

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When a first-time guest comes to a church, they should see our faith at its deepest and best.

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Insights from a church secret shopper.

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How two Georgia churches are using mobile technology to connect to a new generation of churchgoers.

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