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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!

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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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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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How can everyday places in your neighborhood become sanctuaries where people receive blessing? Increasingly, churches find they can extend their spiritual presence beyond their own…

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There are certain times of year when people — even those who rarely step foot inside a church — feel a spiritual longing for the…

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