How to Create the Ideal Experience for First-time Guests

This guide will walk you through 3 elements of how to make the best first impressions: The Heart of Hospitality, Welcome Scripts that Work, and Connection that Counts—helping you consistently deliver thoughtful, organized hospitality, and fostering a reputation of a truly welcoming community.
Discover how to create a culture of genuine welcome, equipping your whole team to craft unforgettable first impressions.
Learn to deliver an authentic, engaging welcome by creating a heartfelt so every guest feels seen and invited into your community.
Uncover why gathering guest information fuels lasting connections and the "why" behind connect cards.
Download and implement The Gather Method™ today and start creating an inviting church community environment where relationships thrive.

The Gather Method TM

Complete the form so you can develop a hospitable culture that is welcoming to first-time guests.

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Step 1

Complete the Form Above

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Step 2

Create Your Plan

Download The Gather Method™ and create an inviting church community where relationships thrive.

Step 3

Build Connection that Counts

Help newcomers become part of your church family and build meaningful relationships.

What church leaders like you have to say…

We traded out our previous Plan A Visit form for Text In Church’s digital connect card. Amazing! Our guests using this system automatically get a text from me asking which service they would like to plan to visit, a detailed email from me, and then a text telling them I can't wait to see them. 67% of guest families that go through this process are taking next steps and becoming regular attenders.

Faith Brown

What church leaders like you have to say…

I can streamline, bulk load, and communicate with everyone in my church without being glued to my tech. It's revolutionized our communication and is allowing us to grow.

Spring Fricks

What church leaders like you have to say…

It has turned follow-up from an inconsistent hassle, to a consistent and effective joy!

Josh Johnson

What church leaders like you have to say…

So far, Text In Church helped us retain 50% of our first-time guests that actually filled out ourconnect cards. The personal text messages help our guests feel wanted, valued and appreciated. There is no way one person could keep up with multiple guests for six weeks. But with this app, it’s possible to not let one person fall thru the cracks.

Holly Howard

What church leaders like you have to say…

Since implementing our plans, we have seen a surge in retention and a 27% increase in overall attendance.

Chris Sykes

What church leaders like you have to say…

We love Text In Church - we believe it was a vital part of our growth over the last couple ofyears from 60 to nearly 200 in regular worship attendance.

Tim Fox

What church leaders like you have to say…

Because of Text In Church, we can CARE for our people, and the greatest example of this iswhen we text and simply ask if there is anything we can pray with them about, the response is so huge!! Over and over people have commented how they love that we take time for them and they are connected to us.

Neill Rowe

What church leaders like you have to say…

We use it to connect with volunteers, first time guests, youth... you name it! Our church has a greater impact thanks to Text In Church! Wish this was around years ago!

Josiah Petermann