Week after week, many churches across America plan services, promote events, and pray for growth, yet there are no new people walking through the doors on Sunday morning, and the results feel unchanged. It can feel like you’re working hard but going nowhere, spinning your wheels while longing to reach people who don’t yet know your church... or more importantly, don’t yet know Jesus as their Savior.

The frustration grows when what once worked no longer seems to connect with the community around you. It feels like everything has changed, but your church has remained the same…. You know God has placed your church where it is for a reason, but the path forward feels unclear.

The good news is this: meeting and reaching new people doesn’t have to be stressful or frustrating. Our team has created this list of 10 ideas that could jumpstart 2026 so that your church can meet new people in your community who need to know Jesus and be a part of a local church!

Download the FREE pdf for practical insight that you can take back to your team!