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Ideas and strategies for church guests in the "New Normal".

  by Greg Curtis: It’s a humbling experience to be speaking alongside thought leaders of this caliber. I am so excited about this conference and the help it will give to all of us who strive to serve and connect guests….and it’s coming in just a few weeks from now! […]

Creating an online engagement pathway, taking attendance online, and more (Facebook Live session 3 summary)

by Greg Curtis: The quarantine has made it easier than ever to access good teaching about Jesus and the life his death and resurrection makes possible. It has not made it easier however to connect with others to experience that life everyday. Or has it? Sherpas-leaders at your church are […]

Connecting Guests to your Church Online during the Quarantine (Facebook Live session 2 summary)

By Greg Curtis: I loved spending 25 minutes on Facebook Live with many of you, sharing what we are learning right now about engaging guests online at my church. I promised a written summary of that discussion with linked resources so here it is! The session was built on a […]

Your First Impressions Checklist for Christmas

by Greg Curtis: Most of the focus at Christmas revolves around what happens in the auditorium, not around it. Yet it’s where the “common areas” surrounding your auditorium/sanctuary are that most of your guests will decide if your church is one they will be returning to or not. That’s why […]

5 practical things I learned on a hike help me connect people better at church

by Greg Curtis: This is me and my daughter Carly making our ascent toward Castle Rock (in the background) above Big Bear Lake California. As we hiked, bouldered and climbed, I had 5 powerful things illustrated to me as a Connector in a local church. Scroll down this photo journal […]

How a Type 9 on the Enneagram experiences your church and how to connect them

by Greg Curtis: Kendra at one of her favorite places to be: Big Bear Lake California. If you have three children like I do, you have had the concern for the emotional landscape of your child in the middle. My so-called “middle child” is Kendra. She is now 24. Kendra […]

How a Type 8 on the Enneagram experiences your church and how to connect them

by Greg Curtis: Charles and is son Rainier. As a Three, people who want to kick the tires once the truck is moving, can just be in my way. Not Charles Stoicu. Charles can walk into a room and rally people, silently lead people through others he is raising up […]

How a Type 7 on the Enneagram experiences your church and how to connect them

by Greg Curtis: Ariel with one of the Chilean families she has fallen in love with. I was trying to encourage Ariel, one of our Compassion Interns for the year. She was petrified of public speaking and our Compassion Team requires interns to get “up front” experience representing our local […]

How a Type 6 on the Enneagram experiences your church and how to connect them

by Greg Curtis: A Six will ruminate on the worse case scenario until they come up with a plan that is safe and secure for everybody. It was a Sunday like any Sunday at my church. It was a nice service, met some new families and had some great conversations. […]

How a Type 3 on the Enneagram experiences your church and how to connect them

by Greg Curtis: In 1999, I saw them throughout my church but thought they would leave it, unconnected. Several business owners were coming into my church and connecting at a descent level with me personally but not relationally with others in the church. I began asking myself why and came […]