3. An Immediate Follow-Up
The person I introduced them to was holding a packet. It contained a copy of the New Testament, a Spiritual Birth Certificate, and the first lesson in a follow-up course called, “Foundations.” Before returning to their seats, follow up was begun.
4. A Free Book
At the end of the service, I asked everyone to stand for the benediction. Before praying, I said, “I know some of you couldn’t pray that prayer with me a few minutes ago because you still have a lot of questions you need answered. I have a book here called, The God Questions, which I’ll gladly give you if you’ll read it. I’ll be up here in front after the service if you’d like a copy.” Then I prayed, grabbed a stack of books, and waited, pen in hand.
I asked each person in my line, “So you have questions about God?”
They always say, “I do.”
After finding out their name, I handed them the book and said, “I hope we’ll see you back here next week.”
5. A Volunteer Phone Call
Those who came forward to receive Christ that night began one-on-one discipleship within a few days. But what about the Chreasters who didn’t register a decision with us? We asked them all to fill out a Commitment Card and place it in the offering. Those who did were called by a volunteer the next day. We have found that Chreaster contacts grow cold quickly, so we make a huge effort to call within 24 hours. The call never lasts more than five minutes. (In fact, surveys show that the longer the call lasts, the less likely your visitor is to return.) Our callers thank the guest for attending and invite them our next “R.U. New Café,” where they can meet the staff and learn more about the church.
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