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In the article, “Why did Wikipedia succeed while other encyclopedias failed?” Megan Garber writes about certain factors led to Wikipedia’s success, including familiarity, user-friendliness, and an easy access to participation. Unlike other professional encyclopedias, Wikipedia depends on its users for…

To get a genuine look at the job churches are doing, Faith Perceptions partnered with church leaders to send “mystery guests” to visit various churches and rate their experience as a first- time visitor. The guests reported that churches with an average of 300 to 500 attendees ranked highest with smaller…

People are drawn to friendly places. From the greeters at Wal-Mart to the smiling barista at your local coffee shop, businesses have learned to appreciate the value of creating a friendly first impression. Friendliness is the first step in building community. Places like Barnes & Noble and Starbucks…

QUESTION: Do you have any statistics that show the top 5 reasons why people stay or connect with a church? - Debbie :: California ANSWER: In recent years, there have been several research studies hoping to discover what motivates church attendance. I previously blogged about research from LifeWay Research…

Friendliness needs to be taught, but many Christians have never learnt how to reach out to people. My Dad was in the Foreign Office, representing Her Majesty’s Government around the world. He had to host posh cocktail parties to fly the flag and develop friendships between governments. I learned that…

FULFILLMENT/EFFECTIVENESS New research suggests playing video games can satisfy deep psychological needs and improve a person's well-being for a short time. Dr. Scott Rigby of Immersyve, a Florida-based virtual environment think tank says the more a game fulfills a players' sense if independence, achievement,…

What are the keys to attracting visitors and keeping them coming back? by Charles Arn I sat affixed in front of my TV. THE BORG had just captured my hero and brought him onboard. “You will be assimilated,” a hideous-looking Borg intoned, raising his tentacles to the temples of “Star Trek” ’s Captain…

His shoulders are a little bent, His youthful force a trifle spent, But he’s the finest man I know, With heart of gold and hair of snow. He’s seldom cross and never mean; He’s always been so good and clean; I only hope I’ll always be As kind to him as he’s to me. Sometimes he’s tired and seems forlorn,…