{"id":150,"date":"2020-02-16T11:57:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T11:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edisciples.com\/news\/?p=150"},"modified":"2020-02-16T11:57:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-16T11:57:49","slug":"questions-to-ask-first-time-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edisciples.com\/news\/grow-your-church\/questions-to-ask-first-time-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to ask first-time visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First-time visitors can be regarded as the most vital aspect of growing your church. The way you handle first-time visitors<\/a> can either produce positive or negative church growth. However, spending time with your first-time visitor after a service in order to get to know them better will help you identify potential growth opportunities in your church, as well as possibly identify any issues that may exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When chatting with your newcomer for the first time, here are some questions that may help you understand them better and provide you with actionable insights for your church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. How did you hear about our church?<\/li>
  2. What made you visit us today?<\/li>
  3. Have you been to any churches before ours?
    1. Have you ever been involved as a volunteer or leader of a church?<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
    2. Is there anything you found particularly helpful with today\u2019s service?<\/li>
    3. What did you think of the worship session?<\/li>
    4. What did you think of the prayers?<\/li>
    5. Is the environment comfortable? (not too hot and not too cold)<\/li>
    6. How long have you been a believer?<\/li>
    7. How did you come to faith?<\/li>
    8. Are you aware of our home cell groups? (or any other item you feel may add value here)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Remember to avoid asking questions that may lead to them feeling as though you are assessing their tithing potential. Questions such as “what do you do for a living?” and “Whereabouts do you stay?” will leave the first-time visitor feeling suspicious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      First-time visitors can be regarded as the most vital aspect of growing your church. The way you handle first-time visitors … <\/p>\n

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