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Outdoor baptism in a swimming pool
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How can your congregation be more attentive to those in the community? In this episode we discuss leading in a changing culture with Dr. Juan Francisco Martínez, Professor of Hispanic Studies and Pastoral Leadership at the Fuller School of Theology in Pasadena, California. His most recent book is The Story of Latino Protestants in the United States (Eerdmans, 2018).

50 Ways Church greeter shaking hands with a visitor
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One key to effective outreach is making sure that worship visitors feel truly welcome. These 50 Ways will help your congregation make a good first…

Leading Ideas Photo of church greeters shaking hands with visitors
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Churches need their most positive, smiling, warmest personalities on their front lines, says Greg Atkinson. Your parking lot team, greeters, ushers, and welcome desk volunteers…

Leading Ideas Closeup stock photo of a clock
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In an ideal world, everyone would arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for worship. They would greet five people as they walk toward the building…

Leading Ideas Stock photo of a full worshiping space
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Church people might see themselves as welcoming, because they run promotions claiming, “Our doors are open,” and “Our lights are on,” or maybe they hang…

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The first impression guests leave with determines whether they will be back. So what is it that goes into a good first impression? We interviewed…

Leading Ideas Stock photo of three Latina women of different ages - one middle age, one child, and one teenager - greeting each other at a door
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From beginning to end, the Bible teaches us how to be hospitable. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we find stories of people acting as…


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