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Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church

by Nelson Searcy, Jennifer Dykes Henson, Baker Books, MI, 2017

Description

Filled with proven techniques, this book is a guide on how to welcome guests, providing additional insight on how to follow up in inviting and sensitive ways. The authors believe that first-time visitors are a gift, and encourage the reader to be thoughtful about what to do with that gift. Offering tools like correspondence and connection cards. this practical book aims to help congregations turn visitors into fully engaged participants, helping guests assimilate while they are traveling on their own faith journey.

Features

  • Sample correspondence
  • Connection cards
  • First Response Team checklist
  • Testimonials

Recommended Audience

clergy, lay leaders, and hospitality team

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Adapt an intentional system of "biblical hospitality" by utilizing the sample correspondence and connection cards provided in the appendix.
  • Establish a lasting relationship with newcomers by learning new ways to follow up with first-time and second-time visitors by following the strategies outlined.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Marie Fleming

Marie Fleming was a contract resource consultant for the Center for Congregations. Her consulting practice includes congregation-based Permaculture Design and equipping congregations for creation care.

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