1. St. Luke’s U.M.C. Connecting Ministries CONNECTING MINSTIRES Welcoming: a 3-step approach Inviting, Engaging, Connecting Proposal for New Activities and Ministries Presented August 2010
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6. STEP 1: INVITING - Signage - Communications - Community events Inviting more effectively
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10. STEP 2: ENGAGING Greeting ministry: - Connecting guests from parking to pew - Recruiting and training volunteers - Guest area - Visitor reception - After-church fellowship Engaging more effectively
11. STEP 2: ENGAGING Assimilating guests and new members: - Create and communicate expectations of membership - New member class - Belonging groups - Life Together class - Reconnection Team - Training and educating Connecting Ministry volunteers - Contact/care/connect with congregation Engaging more effectively
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14. STEP 3: CONNECTING - Prayer team - S.H.A.P.E. - Connection Center Connecting more effectively
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