“Gifts from God are given freely – and strategically – and God expects us to handle what we’ve been given with the same strategic care. First-time guests are extraordinary gifts full of unparalleled potential. As God brings them through our front doors, our prayerfully planned reciprocation can result in changed lives for the Kingdom.” – Nelson Searcy (the above quote is … Read More
The Magic Seven: Do this when the service ends… – Part 4 of 4
Last week in Part 3 of this series, we started to talk about how you can create opportunities to connect with your guests in the seven minutes after the church service ends. In the conclusion of our four part series, here are the remaining ways you can best connect with your guests: THE SEVEN MINUTES AFTER THE SERVICE ENDS As the bookend to … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: Gifts from God
“Actions always speak louder than words. There’s no getting around this truth: How you respond when you’ve been given a gift – and what you do with the gift itself – proves just how much you really appreciate it. So have you gotten any gifts lately? Think about that question another way: Did you have any first-time guests at your … Read More
The Magic Seven: Do this when the service ends… – Part 3 of 4
Last week in Part 2 of this series, we wrapped up how you can connect with your guests during the seven minutes before your Sunday service begins. We pick up today with how you can create opportunities in the seven minutes after the service ends. THE SEVEN MINUTES AFTER THE SERVICE ENDS As the bookend to your Sunday service, these seven … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: Ensuring Connections
“We have been called to plant and water so that God can grow the harvest – and not to plant and water haphazardly, but to the best of our abilities as we are laboring for His kingdom. We must do the work to ensure a connection with our guests. God promises us that if we step toward Him, He will … Read More
The Magic Seven: Before the Service begins do this… – Part 2 of 4
Last week in Part 1 of this series, I introduced you to The Magic Seven – the seven minutes before your Sunday service begins and the seven minutes after the Sunday service ends. We continue our post today on ways you can connect with your guests. Here are a few more ways you can focus your time on the first seven minutes … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: The Communication Card is Key
“Effectively using Communication Cards is key to a healthy Assimilation System. If this area fails, your Assimilation System itself fails. Of course, God will bring some of your guests back on their own, but He has called us to ministry for a reason. A large part of ministry is knowing how to do our part to keep the people He … Read More
The Magic Seven: Before the Service begins do this… – Part 1 of 4
Just what is The Magic Seven? It’s the seven minutes before your Sunday service begins and the seven minutes after the Sunday service ends. These 14 minutes are the best opportunities to connect with first-time guests or returning guests to your church. For that reason, you need to have an intentional focus during those times to connect with your guests in … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: Encouraging Membership with Service Opportunities
“Serving is more important to the spiritual growth of your people than to the success of your service. As your volunteers serve you and the church, you are serving them by providing them with an outlet to take on responsibility and become more deeply connected. Given this truth, one of the best ways to encourage membership is to multiply your … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: Creating Relationships
“It doesn’t matter how well you preach or how passionate your worship team is – if your newcomers do not find relationships and take on responsibility within the church, they will not stay long.” – Nelson Searcy (the above quote is from p. 134 of Fusion by Nelson Searcy) What will you be doing today to maximize relationships and responsibilities for your … Read More