The Secrets to Getting Guests to Fill Out and Return Info Cards – Rainer on Leadership #157
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On today’s episode, we discuss guest communication cards and so much more—including my allergies.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
Drop-in visits to church guests have become exceptions rather than the rule.
Some guest cards look more like a census survey than an info card.
The bare minimum for guest info cards: first name, email address, and prayer requests.
The lower the barrier for guests, the more likely they are to return information cards.
I speculate churches would double or triple the number of guest cards turned in just by simplifying the info on the card.
The secrets to getting guests to fill out and return info cards are:
There needs to be time to complete it
Guests fear a visit & the motive
Phone info is held most closely
Most churches overcomplicate the guest cards
Less is more
Use digital registration for guests if possible
Have a place for prayer requests
Don’t make guests stand out
Consider offering a small gift in return for the card
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