Chapter 8.2 Test

Question 1

The purpose for calling visitors

Answer 1

To leave a warm feeling

Question 2

Visitors should be visited at least __ times

Answer 2

Four

Question 3

Visits should be at least ____ months apart

Answer 3

3-4 months

Question 4

Purpose of the phone call

Answer 4

To say we care

Question 5

The letter we send should not be a form letter, but a __

Answer 5

Personalized letter

Question 6

Visitor follow up personal should be

Answer 6

Drafted/ handpicked

Question 7

Main purpose of the visit it to

Answer 7

Ask about a HBS

Question 8

The hostesses should be trained to

Answer 8

Get their address

Question 9

Visitors should receive something from the mailing list

Answer 9

A minimum of one year or as long as possible

Question 10

K.L Calhoun

Answer 10

A pastor should spend 1 hour each week in visitation for every minute he spends preaching on Sunday morning.

Question 11

When we are visiting we should leave the home with them wanting us to stay, rather than stay until they want you to leave

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Always check with the person who invited the visitor if a follow up visit is needed.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The visitor follow up director hands in a weekly report to the pastor.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The visitor follow up director doesn’t have to be warm and fuzzy. (They typically aren’t the ones doing the follow up)(They have to be good with paperwork)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The purpose of the follow up packet is to…

Answer 15

To provide a few things that would help with the follow up visit. (1-2 choice tracts)

Question 16

4 steps of visitor follow up and why we do each:

Answer 16

1. The Phone call : The intent of the call is simply to leave a warm feeling in the heart of the visitor.
2. A Personal Letter: Should arrive a few days later. It should be warm, caring and not give an impression of a “form letter”.
3. A personal visit: The most important part. It is here that the home bible study is offered, if one is not already going on.
4. A church bulletin for one year: should be mailed to them each month. It reminds them that we are here and that we care.

Question 17

4 elements of visitor reception and why (Role):

Answer 17

1. Lot attendant: parking problems
2. Door keeper: open door, smile, shake hands
3. Hostess: gives the a guest packet, gets information about the visitor, introduces the usher
4. Ushers: helps them to find a seat/ has a spot already picked out for visitors (aisle seat)

Question 18

Who in the church makes the follow up visits?

Answer 18

Handpicked individuals who are well trained

Question 19

5 reasons why visitors are you best prospects:

Answer 19

1. 90% know somebody within your church, so they belong to someone’s “Oikos”. Most churches have few walk-ins.
2. They are searching for something or they normally would not have come.
3. They have felt the power of God in your service.
4. Most important, the Word of God has planted in their heart by the power of preaching.
5. Finally, most people that receive the Holy Ghost in our services have come more than one time! Each visit increases their chances of coming to the altar.