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The Lewis Center is committed to helping congregations reach more people, younger people, and more diverse people. There was a day when congregations could simply open their doors and wait for people to find their way in. But that era is rapidly fading. Growing congregations today are embracing a new paradigm of evangelism, finding innovative ways to connect with their neighbors, extend hospitality, and take church to the community!

Leading Ideas Photo of a diverse group of children running with an American flag, which highlights the coming demographic shift. CREDIT: Ariel Skelley / Blend / Learning Pictures / Universal Images Group
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Incoming Lewis Center Director Doug Powe says that demographic shifts will bring increased diversity to the neighborhoods around most churches in the coming decades. Rather…

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 Photo of church members standing outside chatting with people from their neighborhood
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Sue Nilson Kibbey, who works with missional church initiatives in Ohio, shares the story of a church that engaged the mission field immediately around its…

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Web designer and consultant Scott Dixon shares tips for designing a good church website. He says three traits are essential — great content, good design, and…

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Hal Knight and Doug Powe discuss nine characteristics of transformative Christian communities that allow them to nurture spiritual growth while also remaining open to others…

Leading Ideas Birthday party for Jesus
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Margie Briggs, pastor of two small churches in Missouri, describes how the annual tradition of hosting a “birthday party for Jesus” has attracted children and…

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Pastor Daniel Kerlin’s Pennsylvania congregation wanted to reach people who wouldn’t normally come to church. They came up with a novel idea — a motorcyclist worship…

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