# What Growing Churches Actually Do to Reach and Keep People

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Podcast: [Rainer on Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rainer-on-leadership-3513494)
Published: 2026-03-19T21:58:49+00:00
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## Resource

How does a church grow without relying on people transferring from other congregations? Thom and Sam take a dive into this topic.

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