5 Ways to Retain the Guests Coming to Your Church This August

4. Provide a clear next step. What’s the end result that you’re seeking? Are you content for guests to simply attend a service? Do you want them to join a small group? Serve? Become a member? Whatever your next step is for them, you need to provide a clear path to it. Many churches get frustrated that guests don’t seem to be getting plugged into the church, yet churches don’t typically make that path simple or clear for guests. Guests shouldn’t have to guess what their next step is. Whether it’s a membership class or a new small group or a program that’s guest-friendly, provide a clear next step for those guests who want to get plugged into your church.