Category: Assimilation Helpful tips on connecting newcomers and new members to the life of the church.
Key New Member Class Questions, Part 1
Addressing Transition Weakness: Assimilation and Disciple-making
I shared the graphic on my Sunday School blog, The Sunday School Revolutionary. But I got to thinking that the graphic applies to assimilation and disciple-making as well. Take a look at it again. In order to develop a disciple-making strategy and system, some critical questions must be answered about…
Discipleship Encourager Actions
Discipleship and Assimilation Conferences at EQUIP Tour September 2014
Are you seeking improvement in the overall health of your church? Do you need help equipping your leaders and members? Leaders, staff and volunteers in the areas of: Discipleship Evangelism Assimilation Revitalization Preschool/Children’s Ministry Sunday School Worship/Music Youth Ministry … are all invited to come together to be challenged and…
10 Final Blog Thoughts
The Best Assimilation Strategy
How to Keep New Members
More Than a Handshake
Most guests entering our churches receive a cordial hand shake and a “glad you are with us today.” While this initial contact with guests is important, Debbie Rendell of St. Petersburg, Fla., says churches must go deeper. The president of Integrating Focus says a congregation that wants to promote fellowship…
Ten Things to Do with First Time Guests
First time guests won’t become second time guests unless we make a good impression. Consider these suggestions working with your guests: Call them “guests” not “visitors.” The term visitor denotes that they are just passing through and will probably not be back. Do you have a visitor’s bedroom or a…
Helpful tips on connecting newcomers and new members to the life of the church.
Key New Member Class Questions, Part 1
Addressing Transition Weakness: Assimilation and Disciple-making
I shared the graphic on my Sunday School blog, The Sunday School Revolutionary. But I got to thinking that the graphic applies to assimilation and disciple-making as well. Take a look at it again. In order to develop a disciple-making strategy and system, some critical questions must be answered about…
Discipleship Encourager Actions
Discipleship and Assimilation Conferences at EQUIP Tour September 2014
Are you seeking improvement in the overall health of your church? Do you need help equipping your leaders and members? Leaders, staff and volunteers in the areas of: Discipleship Evangelism Assimilation Revitalization Preschool/Children’s Ministry Sunday School Worship/Music Youth Ministry … are all invited to come together to be challenged and…
10 Final Blog Thoughts
The Best Assimilation Strategy
How to Keep New Members
More Than a Handshake
Most guests entering our churches receive a cordial hand shake and a “glad you are with us today.” While this initial contact with guests is important, Debbie Rendell of St. Petersburg, Fla., says churches must go deeper. The president of Integrating Focus says a congregation that wants to promote fellowship…
Ten Things to Do with First Time Guests
First time guests won’t become second time guests unless we make a good impression. Consider these suggestions working with your guests: Call them “guests” not “visitors.” The term visitor denotes that they are just passing through and will probably not be back. Do you have a visitor’s bedroom or a…