Do more than simply greeting them and shaking their hands. If possible, offer them coffee, etc. and chat. Take them to dinner, or whatever is appropriate. Be sure that converts feel the love of God, expressed through you. Make sure visitors form close friends within the first few weeks or they probably will not continue to attend.

Find in the following passages guidelines for cultivating fellowship:

T&M Student Activity Guide page 12b, 46a

For receiving visitors and converts: Becoming a Contagious Christian, Mark Mittelberg, Lee Trobel and Bill Hybels

How does your church follow up visitors and converts?

• Who tracks their progress?
• Find which of your members would be glad to greet newcomers and prepare a welcome following public meetings.
• How are new believers directed into a small group that is sensitive to them?
• What are the special problems of newcomers?
• Who are the current members that can give them help or counsel?

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