Follow Up


Shane Sanchez
There is something about following up with a first time student that I enjoy.  I think for one it is the chance to be able to connect with someone who may have never been a part of the church.  The other would be the chance of getting that student back to the church to have the Gospel spoken to them again.  Something about contacting and connecting with first time students is awesome.  

I know that some churches struggle with this but for our youth ministry it's been as simple as a quick myspace/facebook message letting the student know that we are excited he or she came and informing them of some upcoming events.  It seems that a quick message really makes a student feel like they matter.  I truly believe students are searching for someone who cares.  When we can share the love of Christ with someone and let them know that we are there for them we make way for God to truly impacts lives.  Students are searching for that feeling.  They try to associate themselves with groups by what they wear, listen to, watch.  Almost everything a student does seems to be in search of belonging.  If we can show a student that we noticed them as they walked through our doors,  if that student doesn't feel like just another face in the crowd, we've done a good job with follow up.  

I believe strongly that follow up is crucial.  Not just to get someone back in your seat but to show someone Jesus by making them feel like more than a number.  

What does your church do for follow up?  Do you feel it is a crucial part of ministry?

We're More Than A Number,
Shane

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