Episode 2 of this four-part Church Growth podcast series focuses on planning outreach events that connect with your community and build relationships.
The purpose is to make the church known in your community, not necessarily (at first) to get people in the pew. Remember: It takes time to build relationships!
- Episode 1: Is your church ready for growth?
- Episode 3: Guest readiness and hospitality are greater than being nice
- Episode 4: Connecting new people to the church
Dr. Kim Pope-Seiberling is part of a husband-wife duo working to help the church embody 1 > 99 at brokensheep.com. She has been a pastor of growing churches in urban, suburban and rural settings for over 17 years, helping turn around churches after years of decline.