Attracting and Impacting Visitors

Every church hopes to have a greater impact on the people around it. Every congregation wants to see new faces and changed hearts. But it can be hard to know how to draw people in and help them want to stay.These articles can help your church think through the best ways to give invitations, make newcomers welcome, and encourage them to put down roots.Table of Contents:Prepare for OutreachAdopt a structure and practices that put outsiders at ease.by Doug Murren and Mike MeeksReaching Beyond Church WallsChanges in our culture mean we're all missionaries now.by Tom Clegg and Warren BirdWho Can We Reach?Match your church strengths with the needs of visitors.by Wayne SchmidtFinding Visitor ProspectsUse both personal and public invitations to draw newcomers.by Charles ArnVisitor Follow-upGetting new people through the door is just the beginning.by Charles ArnThe First Sunday in Your Church (free sample)Make sure visitors feel welcomed.by Jennifer Smith-MorrisSensitivity to the UnchurchedAn e