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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 The word "WORSHIP" written in vintage metal letterpress type
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Why worship? I mean really, why worship? This is the deeper question that is asked by the rapidly growing population of spiritually yearning, institutionally alienated…

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“Fresh expressions” is a movement that began in the Church of England and British Methodist churches but soon spread to other denominations in England and…

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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…

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Several recent research efforts addressing the spiritual practices of those not connected to religious communities have found that prayer is a practice that those inside…

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I have visited churches where I approach the front doors and am immediately met by my first greeter. The eager greeter hands me a bulletin…

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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…

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