I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that you will have more people than normal in your church next week. In addition to the regular attenders, you will probably have what some have called the “Christmas Christians,” those folks who, out of a sense of obligation or nostalgia, show up for church once a year.
It’s easy to be cynical about this phenomenon. But the truth is that even these annual visits represent a huge opportunity to reach people with the gospel. This week we’re featuring resources we hope will enable you to reconnect with these sporadic attenders and help them take the next step toward God. Our assessment, Turning Visitors into Attenders, will enable you to figure out the best way to follow up and impact the people who walk through your church doors. Also, check out Assimilating Visitors into Your Church. This download contains next steps for helping attenders go deeper once they start showing up more regularly.
Assessment Pack: Turning Visitors into Attenders This resource offers 9 assessments that will help your church identify that barriers that keep people from coming back and offer solutions to address these challenges so your church becomes a place where more visitors become attenders. Charles Arn, Leith Anderson, Dave Wilkinson, and others Read More
Making Members Stick This resource explains why many church attenders never commit or drop out over time. The solution isn't to compromise and drop to the lowest common denominator. Rather, you must make your church a healthy place where believers thrive. Use these articles to help you. Larry Osborne, Thom Rainer, Erwin McManus, and more Read More
Assimilating Visitors into Your Church A challenge of any church is not just to bring visitors in, but to figure out ways to reach them in your services, connect them to people, and integrate them into the life of your church. These handouts help equip anyone engaged in ministry to incorporate newcomers and show them that they're a valued part of your congregation. Doug Murren, Mike Meeks, Frank A. Thomas, and more Read More
Volunteer Applications They may sound unnecessary, but applications can help your volunteers succeed. Building Church Leaders Read More
Church Staff Evaluations Evaluations are an essential way to help employees grow in their careers while keeping the church healthy. Building Church Leaders Read More
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