1. Why do we do NEXT?
• In a survey of attendees, 60% wanted information about how to take a next step, not remain anonymous
• Introduces people to our church - mission, strategy, areas we have to get involved
• Some people may not be aware of options
• Can’t assume people will know which next steps to take
• Facing challenges with multi-campuses, new attendees not familiar with NP
2. How do we promote NEXT?
• 10 B4
• Bulletin
• Church Website
• Information Table
• Stage announcement day of event – biggest impact on attendance
3. Who comes?
• NEXT is an environment for those that are new to the church, those interested in finding out more about the church, and those wanting to get involved but don’t know what the next step is
4. How do people register?
• People can register via the web or just show up on Sunday
• There is no cost for attendees
5. How often do we have NEXT?
• NEXT occurs in between the services on Sunday morning:
NP - 2nd and 4th Sunday;
BB - 2nd Service between services;
BC - 2nd Sunday - all three services
• It is a one-time thing…it is not a class or group that they join
6. What about child care?
• NP - provided for Waumba Land, but must pre-register. Elementary kids can attend with parents, or a staff member will take them to Leadership room.
• BB/BC - hired worker to take care of kids in the room next door
7. What does the event consist of?
• A 10-15 minute presentation by one of our staff members, as well as an 8-minute video of Andy explaining our three environments (Foyer, Living Room, Kitchen Table). At the end, they are free to ask questions and get more information on our different ministry areas
8. Who communicates?
• Adult Ministries directors, directors from other ministries
9. What do we ask of people?
• We encourage the attendees of NEXT to either take a step in one of our ministry areas or join a service team (strategic service);
• Highlight that they are not signing up, just indicating interest
10. What is in the packets given to attendees?
• Attendees of NEXT receive a 3-part message by Andy (Imagine), a booklet that explains our mission, strategy, vision, and more about our church environments
11. How do we follow up?
• Copies of the Information Card are made and distributed to the selected ministries, who are asked to contact inquirers within a few days.
12. How many volunteers? What do they do?
• Communicator
• Producer/Host – responsible for A/V, staff assignments
• Two or three other volunteers to greet and answer questions from attendees
• Volunteers are representatives from the different adult ministries