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2 Week 6 Week 5 Week 4 Week 3 Week 2 Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3 Week 6 Week 5 Week 4 Week 3 Week 2 Week 1 G u e s t F o l l o w - u p Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

4 How it works GUEST FOLLOW-UP This guide includes sample s, text messages, and reminders that can be used to follow-up with your guests after they visit you this Christmas season. They specifically line up with the calendar on the cover. We recommend six weeks of follow-up! 1-2 contacts a week is perfect, just not more than that after the first week. You don t want to seem desperate or bug them!

5 Week 1 SUBJECT LINE: WELCOME TO [INSERT CHURCH NAME] Hello {FIRST_NAME} Thanks so much for joining us for our Christmas Eve service. We hope to be a place where folks can root their lives in Grace, grow in faith, and reach in love. We long to be a hospitable church. We'd love for you to learn more about us at our website. [INSERT WEBSITE HERE] From our website you can connect with us on Facebook or listen to our podcast. If you have any questions or would like to talk more, please let me know. I'd love to hear from you. Delay: 0/Immediate Time: 5:45 pm Specific Day: ASAP

6 Week 1 SUBJECT LINE: REMINDER TO SEND A MUG TO {FIRST_NAME} Hi [INSERT NAME OF STAFF PERSON], This is a confirmation to let you know {FIRST_NAME} recently visited. We have already sent an initial , but I d love for you to drop off a mug at their house. No need to stay long or visit, just drop it by their door and thank them for coming today. (Please disregard this if there is no address below) Below is your visitor's contact info... Name: {FIRST_NAME} {LAST_NAME} { } Phone: {MOBILE_PHONE} Address: {ADDRESS_1} {CITY}, {STATE} {ZIP} Comments: {COMMENTS} If you have any questions let me know. Time: After Church Specific Day: Sunday

7 Week 1 SUBJECT LINE: PLEASE DROP A NOTE IN THE MAIL Hi [INSERT NAME OF STAFF PERSON], This is a confirmation to let you know {FIRST_NAME} recently visited. We have already sent an initial , but I d love for you to drop a quick note in the mail also. (Please disregard this if there is no address below) Below is your visitor's contact info... Name: {FIRST_NAME} {LAST_NAME} { } Phone: {MOBILE_PHONE} Address: {ADDRESS_1} {CITY}, {STATE} {ZIP} Comments: {COMMENTS} If you have any questions let me know. Time: 9:00 am Specific Day: Wednesday

8 Week 1 SUBJECT LINE: SEE YOU TOMORROW Hi {FIRST_NAME} - We hope to see you [INSERT CHURCH NAME] as you celebrate this Christmas season! ~ [INSERT PASTOR S NAME] (Sorry Do Not Reply) Time: 5:15 pm Specific Day: Saturday

9 Week 1 SUBJECT LINE: JOIN US AT [INSERT CHURCH NAME] TOMORROW Hi {FIRST_NAME} Thanks again for checking us out over Christmas. We know many folks have found [INSERT CHURCH NAME] to be a welcoming place and we hope you do too. On the fourth Sunday of each month we host Coffee with the Pastors. If you'd like to connect with our pastors for casual conversation about our community over coffee, we hope you'll consider joining us for this event. More info is available in the bulletin or check our website. I'd love to have you there. Let me know if you can make it so I can be sure to have enough donuts. Yes, there will be donuts! J Time: 9:15 am Specific Day: Saturday

10 Week 2 SUBJECT LINE: 1ST TIME GUESTS PHONE CALL Hi [INSERT NAME OF STAFF PERSON], This is a reminder to give {FIRST_NAME} a quick phone call. We have already sent a couple s, but a quick phone call can go a long way! Below is your visitor's contact info... Name: {FIRST_NAME} {LAST_NAME} { } Phone: {MOBILE_PHONE} Comments: {COMMENTS} If you have any questions let me know. Time: 9:00 am Specific Day: Wednesday

11 Week 2 SUBJECT LINE: YOU RE INVITED! Hi {FIRST_NAME} Thanks again for checking us out. We know many folks have found [INSERT CHURCH NAME] to be a welcoming place and we hope you do too. On the fourth Sunday of each month we host Coffee with the Pastors. If you'd like to connect with our pastors for casual conversation about our community over coffee, we hope you'll consider joining us for this event. More info is available in the bulletin or check our website. I'd love to have you there. Let me know if you can make it so I can be sure to have enough donuts. Yes, there will be donuts! J Time: 10:30 am Specific Day: Friday

12 Week 2 SUBJECT LINE: HELLO AGAIN! Hello again {FIRST_NAME}! We hope to see you [INSERT CHURCH NAME]. ~ [INSERT PASTOR S NAME] (Sorry Do Not Reply) Time: 3:30 pm Specific Day: Saturday

13 Week 3 SUBJECT LINE: HOPE TO SEE YOU [INSERT CHURCH] Happy Friday {FIRST_NAME}! Thanks for coming to [INSERT CHURCH NAME]. We'd love to have you join us again. Hope to see you on Sunday. PS - {FIRST_NAME} be sure to stop by the hospitality station... we have a little gift. Time: 9:45 am Specific Day: Friday

14 Week 4 SUBJECT LINE: EXCITED FOR WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND? Hi {FIRST_NAME} Excited for Worship this week at [INSERT CHURCH NAME]? We are! The band is ready with some great songs. It'll be a good time. Hope to see you Sunday. PS - On the 4th Sunday of each month we host Coffee with the Pastors. It's an informal conversation about our church. Let me know if you can make the next one. Time: 2:15 pm Specific Day: Friday

15 Week 4 SUBJECT LINE: WE HOPE TO SEE YOU TOMORROW Hey there {FIRST_NAME}! We hope to see you [INSERT CHURCH NAME]. ~ [INSERT PASTOR S NAME] (Sorry Do Not Reply) Time: 1:15 pm Specific Day: Saturday

16 Week 5 SUBJECT LINE: HOPE TO SEE YOU TOMORROW Hi {FIRST_NAME} I ve been working on this week's sermon and I have to admit... I'm really looking forward to our service tomorrow. Hope you can join us. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Time: 9:30 am Specific Day: Saturday

17 Week 6 SUBJECT LINE: IT S A GREAT [INSERT CHURCH NAME] Happy Friday {FIRST_NAME} It's a great weekend for church. As always the coffee will be hot, the music resounding and the atmosphere welcoming. Come join in. Also, don't forget... Keep checking our Facebook for upcoming events. Coffee with the Pastors is always a good time (4th Sunday of each month). Let me know if you can make it next time. Time: 10:15 am Specific Day: Friday

18 Week 6 SUBJECT LINE: FINAL TEXT REMINDER {FIRST_NAME} - It's a great weekend for church. Hope to see [INSERT CHURCH NAME]. ~ [INSERT PASTOR S NAME] (Sorry Do Not Reply) Time: 3:15 pm Specific Day: Saturday

19 This may sound intimidating if you are thinking of doing this all on your own. You may be asking the question, How am I going to keep up with every guest that walks in the door? How can I ensure that no guests fall through the cracks? That is where Text in Church steps in. We created a simple solution. Text in Church is a tool that helps pastors connect with their guests and members. Creating a guest follow-up system has never been easier. With Text In Church you can schedule a series of s & text messages to be sent to each guest at just the right time. You can also send your staff reminders to drop a card in the mail, deliver a coffee mug, or make a phone call. Text In Church ensures no guest slips through the cracks. We know pastors juggle a million responsibilities, and that is why we are here to help. Text in Church is inexpensive and easy to use! We are offering you a FREE 14-day trial. You have until tomorrow at midnight to take advantage of this offer.