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Glaring Signs That A Church Needs New Visitors
Posted on October 12, 2022 10:05 AM by Faith Sites
Categories: General
The church is a place where people have a chance to talk with someone who shares their same interests.  Those that attend often enjoy connecting with other people and making new friends.  An effective church website design helps you attract the number of visitors into your ministry provided that you conduct a survey and place the analysis on your website.
 
If you find that your church has plateaued and the number of first-time guests has dwindled, there might be a few things you can change to get back on track.  Here are two ways to tell that your church needs new guests to appear on Sunday.
 
More New Guests Than The Yearly Average
If your church is not attracting new visitors, it is likely due to the congregation size not growing in the past year.  The result is a declining attendance and fewer people who attend worship services.  To resolve this issue, churches should work with nearby schools, universities, and hospitals to bring in students or staff and include them in activities such as changes to the church website design.  Churches might want to consider hosting community events such as sports tournaments or concerts.
 
Are Inbound Communication Channels Diminishing?
The number of outlets for churches to reach their target audience has changed.  As the population shifts away from traditional media and towards online platforms, churches must develop new and creative ways to spread their message.  If a church’s inbound communication channels are diminishing due to technological changes, then it may be time to deploy new marketing strategies or risk losing valuable Christians.
 
Anyone that has been involved in the church for an extended period knows that attendance might drop over time and it can be challenging to attract first-time guests.  Church leaders that take action when they see these glaring signs starting to unfold give their ministry the best chance of avoiding stagnant times and drawing in new visitors all year long.

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