Beyond the First Visit

The Complete Guide to Connecting Guests to Your Church

By: Gary L. McIntosh

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1 September 2006

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All churches like to think that theirs is the friendliest in town. But do visitors see it that way? Church consultant Gary McIntosh invites readers to take a look at their church through the eyes of visitors and potential visitors. His starting point, grounded in an understanding of God as a "welcomer," is that churches should see those who enter their doors as not merely visitors, but as guests, and themselves as gracious hosts. This practical book offers sound advice on assessing and improving the ways in which churches attract people, welcome them, do follow-up, and bring them into the church family. It also offers suggestions for making a welcoming attitude part of the very fabric of the local church.

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Empty the Cat Litter Box	p. 7
Be a Great Host	p. 16
See What Visitors See	p. 27
Notch Up Your Ministry	p. 42
Create a Lasting Impression	p. 58
Spread the Word	p. 75
Start New Ministries	p. 90
Guesterize Your Church	p. 106
Focus on Your Prospects	p. 119
Build Pathways of Belonging	p. 131
Invest in People	p. 146
Customize Your Welcome	p. 158
Don't Assimilate Me	p. 165
Design a Strategy	p. 175
Notes	p. 183
Recommended Resources	p. 185
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