October 31, 2024

Seven Important Trends in New Member Classes

48 minutes

Churches with membership classes were in the minority just ten years ago. Now, six out of ten churches have a regular new members class. Thom and Jess look at seven of the most current trends. In addition, they provide a contemporary history of new member classes in America.

How membership classes moved into the mainstream.

Why membership classes were initially resisted in churches (and still are in many churches).

Trend #1: Membership becomes meaningful and beneficial.

Trend #2: The move from information to expectation to assimilation.

Trend #3: The length of the class shortens and then stabilizes.

Trend #4: Classes become a permanent feature on church calendars.

Trend #5: In established churches, members who joined before the membership class are typically grandfathered.

Trend #6: Many membership classes connect the new members to a group immediately.

Trend #7: There is a growing trend for new members to become part of the welcome ministry for a season.

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

“High Expectations: The Remarkable Secret for Keeping People in Your Church” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“I Will: Nine Traits of the Outwardly Focused Christian” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

The Everything Church Resource Directory

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Central Membership

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