Welcoming new people to your church is one of the pillars of a solid Assimilation System (not to mention a demonstration of Christian hospitality). But whether we like it or not, many of the people greeting newcomers at our churches aren’t sure how to make others feel welcome. First impressions are so important that I recommend having a brief training … Read More
Who’s Answering Your Phone?
First impressions make all the difference in the world when you’re trying to reach unchurched people. And one of the most often-overlooked areas of first impression is the person answering your church’s phone. I recently ran across a great article on this very subject from Kerry Mackey over at Street to the Seat and thought I’d share it today: Who’s … Read More
How to Keep More First Time Guests at Your Church (one pastor’s tips)
I received an email recently from Jeff Rogers, a member of my Tele-Coaching Network and Pastor of Canastota (NY) Church of the Nazarene. He took the time to share some great news about their Assimilation System – In just a few months, they’ve increased their Retention Rate (the number of guests they keep) from 1 out of 16 to an … Read More
What Do You Ask of Your Church Members?
One of the hot topics from Tuesday’s Improve the Financial Fitness of Your Church Webinar with Steve Stroope was his clear and concise explanation of the commitments of being a member at his church, as they describe in their New Members Class (click here if you’re looking for help developing your own Membership Class). When you join Lake Pointe Church, … Read More
Why Do The Offering at the End of the Service? (Your Fusion Webinar Questions Answered)
Today I’m answering another one of the most common questions from last week’s Fusion Webinar. This is a great time to make changes to your church’s Assimilation System, just in time to follow up on all of your Easter guests. Here’s today’s question: Q: Why do you receive the offering at the end of the service? A: I think I … Read More
Can’t You Just Use Those Tear-Off Communication Cards? (Your Fusion Webinar Questions Answered)
I’m answering another one of the most common questions today from last week’s Fusion Webinar. Now is one of the most fruitful times of the year to tweak your church’s Assimilation System – to connect all of your upcoming Easter guests to your church in the coming weeks and months. Here’s today’s question: Q: What’s the difference between using your … Read More
Who Writes All of Your First Time Guest Notes? (Your Fusion Webinar Questions Answered)
I want to thank all of you who joined me for The Fusion Webinar on Tuesday. We had a great turnout and it was a privilege to teach so many of you the Assimilation principles that have helped thousands of churches over the last few years. You sent in a number of questions after the webinar, and I wanted to … Read More
The Fusion Webinar is Tomorrow – Are You In?
Just a quick reminder that The Fusion Webinar is TOMORROW at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Space is limited by our webinar provider for this webinar, but we do have a few spots still available – however, you need to Register Now. If you can make the time to join me for this webinar, you’ll learn the principles you need to … Read More
Register Today – The Fusion Webinar (March 16)
Easter is less than 4 weeks away – are you prepared to integrate your Easter guests into the life of your church? You’re invited to join me on Tuesday, March 16, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern time for The Fusion Webinar. This two hour webinar is all about helping you become the best possible steward of the guests that God … Read More
The Best Church Tracking Software
OK, OK, the title of today’s post is a little misleading. I apologize in advance for disappointing you. It gives you hope that I’m going to endorse or recommend or review one specific church tracking software and tell you “this is unequivocally the best package – go and get it,” but alas…. The truth is, there’s no such thing as … Read More