QUESTION: If you could choose ONLY one...would you rather have a new visitor's email address or phone number for follow-up? Which of those is more helpful to you? Email address? Or phone number? LMK below! 👇👇👇👇👇👇
Our church has TWENTY...yes 20...fields on the section of the church bulletin that is a tear-off at the bottom spanning three panels. I've looked at it numerous times and thought, "I'd never fill all that info out. First, they don't need all that info (no one does). Second, ain't nobody got time for all that. Third, I don't have a pen handy and there aren't any in the back of the seats."
What are your thoughts about going only with a QR code? I know things have changed drastically in the last couple of years. What are your current thoughts on this connect card topic?
What would you suggest for a visitor packet? For example, my church is putting together a packet with 5-6 cards in it describing our church from our vision to children's ministry and we're including a VIP card and a connect card. But I'm not sure if this is too much or too little. what would you suggest for this area?
Email - oh yeah...Always wondered... is it Canadian culture not to wear a wedding band? You seem really happily married but never notice a wedding band. Not being petty I promise... just curious...
Right there with you Brady...didn't lose mine. But when I worked in industry I couldn't wear one. So, it stayed locked away in the fire box. Been happily married 32 years and still don't wear one. If I were to put it on, I'd feel like a choke collar was around my neck. My wife occasionally mentions it but is completely fine with me not wearing mine either.
Honestly, the best possible scenario is likely texting. It's unintrusive, they don't have to talk to anyone, and even if some people don't ever check their email, EVERYBODY checks their texts.
We're also much more protective of our texting though. I've never personally texted any action at any church or any organization - I don't want that part of my digital world infiltrated with promotions. Email on the other hand...
I agree, it is a lot more personal and I don't know how I would feel about that either. I was just saying that that would be the only way to ensure everybody actually read what you sent. I've been thinking if there was a way you could text without it sounding so "stalkish", for lack of a better word. We have a hospitality suite where visitors go after church to meet the pastors, and talk to some staff members. I don't think it would be weird if one of the people that the visitor actually met and had a good conversation with texted them a simple "Hey, nice to meet you yesterday, really enjoyed having you in church with us. Hope to see you again next week." Another thing I was pondering, is that people are already used to signing up for things through SMS shortcode, whether it be our favorite store's coupons, school teacher's reminders, text to give, etc. When you text a shortcode, you always get a reply email with the info you requested, and a blurb about unsubscribing. I just wonder if there's any way to incorporate something like that into the Next Steps or even with new visitors. It doesn't seem intrusive if you've asked for it. Just a few thoughts rattling around in my brain ;)
Hi Brady, the link in the email takes me back to the nucleus site. I cannot find a way to download the visitor card template anywhere. Thoughts? Thanks so much, Colton
@@prochurchtools I alive the simplicity of these cards, but I’m also having the same problem downloading the file… 3 years after the person above. Help???
Hi Michael, I received mine just now. If you already subscribed on this link blog.nucleus.church/connect-card-template/ he has sent you an email with the download link. Check your spam if you do not see it in your primary emails. Like for me, the email was in promotional emails.
Email. Every time. Maybe it's just my generation, but I loath having to talk on the phone, particularly with people I don't know. If I look and see someone calling that I don't have their number, I don't pick up. Period. If I actually want contact with someone I don't know, I'll use email.
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QUESTION: If you could choose ONLY one...would you rather have a new visitor's email address or phone number for follow-up? Which of those is more helpful to you? Email address? Or phone number? LMK below! 👇👇👇👇👇👇
Great insights, Kelsey!
Phone number
Thanks for the response!
Cell number. We plug them into the automated Text In Church automated system. Works great for our church.
Nice!
Our church has TWENTY...yes 20...fields on the section of the church bulletin that is a tear-off at the bottom spanning three panels. I've looked at it numerous times and thought, "I'd never fill all that info out. First, they don't need all that info (no one does). Second, ain't nobody got time for all that. Third, I don't have a pen handy and there aren't any in the back of the seats."
Yeah, in my experience, 20 fields isn't uncommon either. We gotta be smarter!
What are your thoughts about going only with a QR code? I know things have changed drastically in the last couple of years. What are your current thoughts on this connect card topic?
What would you suggest for a visitor packet? For example, my church is putting together a packet with 5-6 cards in it describing our church from our vision to children's ministry and we're including a VIP card and a connect card. But I'm not sure if this is too much or too little. what would you suggest for this area?
Enjoyed the video! Where can I find the template for the connect card to download?
Link in the description!
Email - oh yeah...Always wondered... is it Canadian culture not to wear a wedding band? You seem really happily married but never notice a wedding band. Not being petty I promise... just curious...
Haha. Not Canadian culture. I lost my first two and then never bothered to replace it after that. Not really a thing my wife or I care about.
Right there with you Brady...didn't lose mine. But when I worked in industry I couldn't wear one. So, it stayed locked away in the fire box. Been happily married 32 years and still don't wear one. If I were to put it on, I'd feel like a choke collar was around my neck. My wife occasionally mentions it but is completely fine with me not wearing mine either.
My wife doesn't wear one either. She lifts at the gym everyday and can't lift with it on - easier to just keep it off.
Honestly, the best possible scenario is likely texting. It's unintrusive, they don't have to talk to anyone, and even if some people don't ever check their email, EVERYBODY checks their texts.
We're also much more protective of our texting though. I've never personally texted any action at any church or any organization - I don't want that part of my digital world infiltrated with promotions. Email on the other hand...
I agree, it is a lot more personal and I don't know how I would feel about that either. I was just saying that that would be the only way to ensure everybody actually read what you sent. I've been thinking if there was a way you could text without it sounding so "stalkish", for lack of a better word. We have a hospitality suite where visitors go after church to meet the pastors, and talk to some staff members. I don't think it would be weird if one of the people that the visitor actually met and had a good conversation with texted them a simple "Hey, nice to meet you yesterday, really enjoyed having you in church with us. Hope to see you again next week." Another thing I was pondering, is that people are already used to signing up for things through SMS shortcode, whether it be our favorite store's coupons, school teacher's reminders, text to give, etc. When you text a shortcode, you always get a reply email with the info you requested, and a blurb about unsubscribing. I just wonder if there's any way to incorporate something like that into the Next Steps or even with new visitors. It doesn't seem intrusive if you've asked for it. Just a few thoughts rattling around in my brain ;)
Hi Brady, the link in the email takes me back to the nucleus site. I cannot find a way to download the visitor card template anywhere. Thoughts? Thanks so much,
Colton
Hmm. That shouldn't be, Colton. Can you shoot us an email to hello@nucleus.church and I can look into that for you?
@@prochurchtools I alive the simplicity of these cards, but I’m also having the same problem downloading the file… 3 years after the person above. Help???
Clicked every link that said I would get a free template and I cannot find it anywhere. Any help?
Hi Michael, I received mine just now. If you already subscribed on this link blog.nucleus.church/connect-card-template/ he has sent you an email with the download link. Check your spam if you do not see it in your primary emails. Like for me, the email was in promotional emails.
I still don't see a link for the template. just links for nucleus.
The Body Of Christ Church Here you are: blog.nucleus.church/connect-card-template/
You can find the link here: prochurchtools.com/church-connect-card-template/, just under the show notes. 😊
Email. Every time. Maybe it's just my generation, but I loath having to talk on the phone, particularly with people I don't know. If I look and see someone calling that I don't have their number, I don't pick up. Period. If I actually want contact with someone I don't know, I'll use email.
Yep. I'm the exact same way.
My thoughts as well! I hate phones, and will hardly pick up even if it's someone I do know, lol :)
Phone Number for sure!
Email
Their Phone Number
Thanks for the response, Alexander!
Email