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Building an Effective Welcoming System for New Members

Learn about the key components of a successful New Member Ministry, including hospitality, involvement in parish life, and nurturing new leaders for church growth. Explore the nuts and bolts of hospitality ministry, setting high standards for newcomers, and the importance of continuous follow-up and inviting. Discover the structure and content of newcomer classes and the significance of prayer in this process.

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Building an Effective Welcoming System for New Members

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  1. Guests to PilgrimsNuts and Bolts Building an Effective “Welcoming System” or “New Member Ministry” April 30, 2010

  2. What we know about Growing Healthier Churches • Care for Children & Youth • Welcoming New People • Participating in Parish Life 3 Positive Predictors of Church Growth!

  3. Guests to Pilgrims “…..I was a stranger and you welcomed me….. Matthew 25:35

  4. The HII Process • Hospitality • Invitation • Incorporation

  5. Hospitality • New Member Ministry (NMM)

  6. Goal of the New Member Ministry! Rick Warren

  7. From Guests to Pilgrims Rick Warren

  8. Beauty of Ministry Groups Vestry Ministry Council Volunteer & Paid More Leaders: More Ministry Groups: More Growth!

  9. Why It Works! • Feeder for Small Group Ministry. • Source of new leaders who will open up new ministry areas directly or indirectly. • Absence of NMM results in leadership stagnation. • Assists parish in looking OUTWARD! • Without NNM, church hits natural barrier @ 150-250.

  10. Nuts and Bolts of Hospitality Ministry! • Purpose • Find out who they are • Tell them who we are • Get them into ministry • Make them feel welcome – part of the community

  11. The Welcoming TEAM!!! • Coordinator • Clerical Person • Meal Team • Host Team • Teaching Team • Mentors or Sponsors

  12. Keys for Success • Start small but build on experiences. • As you grow, hire a newcomer coordinator (part-time) and clerical support (part-time). • Suggestion: Use two people as different gifts are required. • Set the Standard High for newcomers. • Require classes for: • Transfer of membership, • pre-marital couples, • Baptisms & confirmations, etc.

  13. Keys for Success • Determine what you want to accomplish? • Develop a Curriculum. • Persevere with a smile. Stand on prayer! • Resistance is softened when you explain why you want them to attend: • Find out who they are. • Tell them who we are. • Get them into ministry. • Make them feel welcome.

  14. Keys for Success • Newcomers are usually hurting & hungry, regardless of how put-together they look. • Keep inviting (phone is preferable). The time has to be right in their circumstances. • Huge problems occur if a person signs up for a ministry and the ministry leader does NOT contact them.

  15. Keys for Success • Encourage ministry leaders and members to rotate to other ministries or create new ministries in order to make room for newcomers. • Constantly re-evaluate & revise your newcomers ministry to make it more effective.

  16. STRUCTURE • Frequency of Newcomer Classes • Continuous & Repeating Cycle, or • 3-5 times a year • Durationof Newcomer Classes • 4-5 weeks • 1-2 hours

  17. STRUCTURE • Content • Lay or Clergy Lead Classes • Introductory Session: Key!!! - Breakfast or Lunch (Food) • Overview of Church – Sr. Warden • Who We Are! • Brief History • Ministries • Uniqueness • Overview of Class Topics

  18. STRUCTURE • Class Topics: • Formation: Education & Ministry Opportunities • Stewardship Opportunities • Evangelism Opportunities • Church History

  19. FOLLOW - UP • Welcome Service & Reception • Add to Mailing List & Data Base • Pledge Envelopes • Send Picture and Information to Ministry Leaders & Staff (Follow-up Calls to MinistryLeaders!) • Follow-up Calls to New Member • Constantly & Continuously Invite to Church Events • Pray without Ceasing!!!

  20. NEWCOMER MINISTRY “…..I was a stranger and you welcomed me….. Matthew 25:35

  21. Guests to PilgrimsNuts and Bolts Building an Effective “Welcoming System” or “New Member Ministry” April 30, 2010

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