Lasting Impressions: From Visiting to Belonging
by Mark L. Waltz
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Author: Mark L. WaltzEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-08
ISBN: 076443747X
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Group Publishing
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Book Review: Firehose of Great Ideas for Helping People Belong
Summary: 5 Stars
"Lasting Impressions" is really an excellent and very challenging book about the process of helping people connect and belong. Mark is the Pastor of Connections at Granger Community Church, and earlier wrote a book called "First Impressions: Creating Wow Experiences In Your Church". While the focus of First Impressions is clear (greeters, ushers, welcome desk, encouraging brand new guests to return) I wasn't as sure what to expect from "Lasting Impressions". It turned out to be a whole lot more than a simple follow-up. What I did find was a book that looked at those who did come back and asked the question "Now what?!" It's really about creating a culture of belonging, talking about the need for organic relationships, a good understanding of what you can (and can't) do to help people grow. As a bonus, the book has review questions and exercises to discuss and apply what you learn with your team. Chapters include: People Still Matter; Assimilation: Watch your Language; You Can't Create People; Starbucks, Stories and Space; Be an Environmental Architect; How Full is Your Menu?; What do We Expect?; Develop Relational Road Maps; Construct Volunteer Venues; On-Ramps, Exit Ramps and Mile Markers.
What really impressed me about the book was that it turned upside my thinking on a number of interrelated issues - small groups, how to recruit volunteers, how to encourage membership - and described just how much their thinking has changed in the past decade as the times change. Some takeaway points - meet people where they are at; avoid pushing an agenda or assimilation into a checklist of programs; get over being responsible *for* people, and be responsible *to* them; growth is a transformation process that takes time and caring relationships; be an environmental architect who considers purpose, use and people; simplify and reduce what you offer; encourage next steps that are highly relational; ministry is just as much about relationship as it is about task. There are several insightful chapters on helping people make a difference as volunteers. Personal invitations to serve alongside are still the most effective recruiting tool, but they do not neglect having a limited number of clear on-ramps, such as a Volunteer Expo, All-skate serve events, hosting a volunteer on-ramp online, and a 'Backstage Pass' tour of all that's going on. It's a fire-hose of great ideas, meant to spark thought in your own context rather than provide a model to copy. The book is definitely worth reading and is likely to make a lasting impression of its own.
Summary of Lasting Impressions: From Visiting to Belonging
If Christians were cars, most would be recalled. That's because the vast majority of Christians aren't going anywhere. They aren't taking the next steps in their spiritual journey. They're stalled. This practical guide addresses that dilemma, offering a proven strategy for turning church guests into believers, and believers into committed Christ-followers. The model offered by author Mark Waltz is flexible and adaptable for any congregation.Christian Living Books
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