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.Table of Contents:Turning Visitors into MembersAssimilating visitors into your church starts with creating the right atmosphere.Doug Murren and Mike MeeksClosing the Back DoorUsing the right evangelism methods can help reduce your church's dropout rate. Win and Charles ArnHelping New Christians Grow Up Once people become believers, the church has the responsibility to help them mature.Dean Merrill and E. Stanley OttRatios for RelationshipAssimilation is enhanced when a new person can find friends and things to do.Win and Charles ArnOpen the Closed CircleAdvice to help overcome the difficulty of integrating newcomers into your church. Lyle SchallerNew Members Boot