SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR CHURCH ASSIMILATIONS AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Table of Contents
- Guest Connection Checklist with Complete Follow-Up Plan
- Spiritual Gifts Assessment Worksheet
- Leadership Development Roadmap
Guest Connection Checklist with Complete Follow-Up Plan
Objective
Ensure every guest receives intentional, consistent follow-up for deeper connection and discipleship.
Checklist
- Welcome guests warmly at entry points.
- Provide a welcome packet with church and discipleship information.
- Collect basic contact details via a connection card or digital form.
- Assign a follow-up team to reach out within 24–48 hours.
- Personally invite guests to a Next Steps Class.
- Encourage small group and ministry involvement.
- Offer resources such as a church overview brochure.
Follow-Up Steps
1. First Contact (Within 24 Hours):
- Send a personalized email or text message thanking them for visiting.
- Include a brief welcome message and next steps.
2. Second Contact (3–5 Days Later):
- Phone call from a follow-up team member to thank them again.
- Ask if they have any questions or prayer requests.
3. Invitation to Next Steps (1 Week Later):
- Invite them to a small group, membership class, or upcoming event.
- Provide a digital or printed flyer with key ministry information.
4. Ongoing Engagement (Weeks 2–4):
- Assign a mentor or small group leader for personal connection.
- Encourage continued involvement in church activities.
5. Final Check-In (1 Month Later):
- Send a follow-up message to gauge their experience.
- Offer an opportunity for feedback and deeper involvement.
Spiritual Gifts Assessment Worksheet
Objective
Help participants identify their spiritual gifts and understand how they can serve effectively in the church.
Instructions
- Pray: Begin with prayer for wisdom and discernment.
- Self-Assessment: Reflect on the following statements and rate yourself from 1–5 (1 = Rarely; 5 = Consistently).
- I enjoy encouraging others with biblical truth (____).
- I often sense when someone is spiritually struggling (____).
- I am comfortable leading others in prayer or study (____).
- I have a heart for serving others practically (____).
- Tally Results: Group similar responses to identify dominant spiritual gifts.
Reflection Questions
- Which areas did you score highest in?
- How can you use these gifts to serve in your church?
Next Steps
- Encourage participants to share their results with a ministry leader.
- Use results to match participants with volunteer opportunities aligned with their gifts.
Leadership Development Roadmap
Objective
Guide church members from spiritual growth to leadership development and ministry roles.
Phase 1: Identification
- Identify potential leaders through observation and spiritual gifts assessments.
- Encourage involvement in small groups and mentorship relationships.
Phase 2: Training and Equipping
- Offer foundational leadership classes on servant leadership and biblical leadership principles.
- Assign a mentor or ministry leader for guidance and encouragement.
Phase 3: Hands-On Ministry Experience
- Provide opportunities for serving in various ministry roles.
- Encourage participation in team leadership activities and events.
Phase 4: Ongoing Development
- Continue mentorship and regular leadership check-ins.
- Provide advanced leadership workshops and conferences.
Phase 5: Releasing Leaders
- Empower leaders to take on significant ministry roles.
- Commission and celebrate new leaders publicly.
