Visitors to Ministers

Visitors to Ministers
Dr. Doug Borwick, Facilitator

As a church begins to effectively "tell its story" in the community, it will inevitably begin to receive an increasing number of visitors. In order to effectively incorporate new people into its life and ministry, a church must be intentional about that process. This workshop helps a congregation identify the groups for whom it can best serve as church home, develop ways of reaching them, and establish specific means through which visitors are welcomed and, over time, nurtured to take their place as ministers. There are two fundamental principles which form the basis of this workshop. First, growth for the sake of growth is not God's will, and second, every congregation, as an expression of its own personality, will have a unique mode of reaching its community and developing ministers. Mission & Ministry: Visitors to Ministers is presented in one session of about three hours in length.

Introduction: The Basis for Promoting Membership Development
Prospect Identification

Core Membership
Outreach Focus
Outreach Plans

Visitors

First Contact
Second Visit
Subsequent Visits

Pre-member Contact/Follow-up
Members to Ministers

Spiritual Growth Opportunities

Stewardship Growth (Time, talent, and money)
Christian Education
Christian Experience (Prayer, meditation, service)

Systematic Ministry Development

Conclusion: Fulfilling God's Call