We are in Atlanta and about to head out to session one.
Today:
We had breakfast at the hotel.
Went to Buckhead Church and took a really cool behind the scenes tour.
Went to the Varsity "What'll Have"
Went to Underground Atlanta.
Play name that tune with a "street entertainer".
Took a nap.
Off the dinner and session one. Stay tuned for notes!
Assimilation 2.0
The following is a look at some changes we are making at Church of the Suncoast to our assimilation process:
Lunch with the Pastor Invitations
We will start sending invitations to guests that have visited since the last Lunch with the Pastor.
One Month Out Letter
We will send people that have not come back for one month a letter encouraging them to plug in.
Generic Welcome Video
We will create a generic welcome video and send first time guests the link if they leave us an e-mail address.
First Time Child Parent Call
We will start calling the parents of each first time child.
Add “Younger” Greeters
We will no longer ask for greeters. Instead we will appoint people and look for younger people to add into our current mix.
Goodies in the Men's Bathrooms
We will start adding stuff like in the ladies room.
Dozens of Gift Bundles Each Week in Clear Sight
We will have dozens of gift bundles each week in clear sight and it needs to be announced each week.
Change Second Time Letter by Adding Next Steps
We will change the second time letter to reflect more next steps and less of the vision/story.
Parking People Need to Direct
People need to know where to go without any confusion
For a look at our current assimilation process:
http://thechurchinsider.blogspot.com/2007/05/assimilation-suncoast.html
http://thechurchinsider.blogspot.com/2007/05/assimilation-suncoast-part-2.html
Lunch with the Pastor Invitations
We will start sending invitations to guests that have visited since the last Lunch with the Pastor.
One Month Out Letter
We will send people that have not come back for one month a letter encouraging them to plug in.
Generic Welcome Video
We will create a generic welcome video and send first time guests the link if they leave us an e-mail address.
First Time Child Parent Call
We will start calling the parents of each first time child.
Add “Younger” Greeters
We will no longer ask for greeters. Instead we will appoint people and look for younger people to add into our current mix.
Goodies in the Men's Bathrooms
We will start adding stuff like in the ladies room.
Dozens of Gift Bundles Each Week in Clear Sight
We will have dozens of gift bundles each week in clear sight and it needs to be announced each week.
Change Second Time Letter by Adding Next Steps
We will change the second time letter to reflect more next steps and less of the vision/story.
Parking People Need to Direct
People need to know where to go without any confusion
For a look at our current assimilation process:
http://thechurchinsider.blogspot.com/2007/05/assimilation-suncoast.html
http://thechurchinsider.blogspot.com/2007/05/assimilation-suncoast-part-2.html
Getting Ready for Drive 08
This week is a little crazy for the staff of Church of the Suncoast. We are trying to cram next weeks work all into this week since we are leaving Sunday afternoon after church for the Drive Conference.
Doesn't it always seem like doing stuff like this is not worth the hassle until you get up there and you can step out of the daily grind for a day or two? I know the best ideas and new initiatives always come about as a result of trips like this. Last year we took everyone to C3 in Dallas and God really did a lot since everyone was new. It was our first staff, so God did a lot to bring us together as a team.
Please be praying for us!
If you are a church leader who reads this blog and you are going to Drive shoot me an e-mail and let's hook up. I would love to ask you some questions about how you are doing church.
brian@canthisbechurch.com
Stay tuned for some notes from Drive next week and maybe even some pictures :-)
Doesn't it always seem like doing stuff like this is not worth the hassle until you get up there and you can step out of the daily grind for a day or two? I know the best ideas and new initiatives always come about as a result of trips like this. Last year we took everyone to C3 in Dallas and God really did a lot since everyone was new. It was our first staff, so God did a lot to bring us together as a team.
Please be praying for us!
If you are a church leader who reads this blog and you are going to Drive shoot me an e-mail and let's hook up. I would love to ask you some questions about how you are doing church.
brian@canthisbechurch.com
Stay tuned for some notes from Drive next week and maybe even some pictures :-)
ISSUES (Part 3) Podcast
Church of the Suncoast
ISSUES Part 3
"Abortion"
PODCAST
This week we wrapped up the series with the difficult topic of abortion. So far so good. Everyone seemed to receive the message well. In fact a local pregnancy center that helps women after abortions is going to use the talk.
I am glad we did a series like this. It raises the authenticity bar and let's the community see a different perspective from a church. We had really good feedback... But, I am glad it is over for now. Tough stuff to talk about. A lot of sleepless Saturday nights :-)
Go God!
ISSUES Part 3
"Abortion"
PODCAST
This week we wrapped up the series with the difficult topic of abortion. So far so good. Everyone seemed to receive the message well. In fact a local pregnancy center that helps women after abortions is going to use the talk.
I am glad we did a series like this. It raises the authenticity bar and let's the community see a different perspective from a church. We had really good feedback... But, I am glad it is over for now. Tough stuff to talk about. A lot of sleepless Saturday nights :-)
Go God!
If You See Me... Don't Run Over Me!
I was praying this morning, and as usual, I was praying for a big number this weekend. If we have a big number then this will be the highest attendance month to date at the Suncoast... and I felt that little voice say, "Well what are you doing to make that happen?"
So as you read this I am out putting out a couple dozen of our little road signs. These last a lot longer than the big ones. Here is the design and where we had them printed:
LINK for Signs
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