All churches need to turn visitors into attenders. Use these assessments to measure some of the aspects of that task. First, focus on the community of your church-measure whether or not it is open and inviting. Then, take aim at the atmosphere you create-make sure you're doing all you can to welcome newcomers and connect them into the life of your church. These articles will help you understand some key aspects to retaining members.
This Training Pack contains all of the following:
Closing the Back Door How does your church rate on the vital ratios that church growth experts identify?
Win and Charles Arn
Less Teflon, More Velcro Best practices on how to make people stick to your church.
Dave Wilkinson
Connecting Your Congregation One pastor’s best practices for reaching and retaining newcomers.
William Richard Ezell
Conditions for Acceptance Six characteristics of a church that retains its members.
Donald Gerig
An Attractive Atmosphere How well does your church welcome, identify, and integrate newcomers?
Calvin Ratz
A Warm Reception Does your church offer visitors a warm, genuine welcome?
Gene Appel, James Appleby, Merle Mees, Wayne Ogimachi, and Jim Tomberlin
Worship That Draws People Does your church create services with structures and attitudes that keep people coming back?
Don Cousins
The Magnetic Sunday School Do your church’s classes have the characteristics that draw people to them?
Don Michael McDonald
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Posted: May 13, 2008
jonas Kouassi-Zessia Kouassi-Zessia (Registered User)
These papers can help to maintain new comers
Posted: May 19, 2008
ogunlade bose (Guest)
i wannt the characteristic of church.and a warm reception
Usher/Greeter
Tips and training for a critical ministry
Creating Community
Cultivate the skills that will help your congregation develop community.
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