Church operations guide

Turn a Welcome Into a Responsible Next Step

First-time guest follow-up works best when consent, timing, ownership and the next useful action are clear.

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TWISTED SAGUARO OPERATIONS

Church operations guide

01Welcome
02Consent
03Next Step
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Workflow

From connection to follow-through

  • Connection card, QR code or web form
  • Consent-aware email or text follow-up
  • Next-step information and class or event invitations
  • Pastoral callback requests
  • Staff tasks and supported Planning Center routing

Human experience

Helpful, not relentless

A good follow-up system respects the guest’s choices, avoids unnecessary data collection and makes it easy to stop or change communication preferences.

Practical answers

Frequently asked questions

Should every visitor receive the same follow-up?+

No. The workflow should reflect consent, the information requested and the church’s approved guest-care process.

Visitor follow-up

Make the next step timely, helpful and consent-aware.

Map the connection-card, staff ownership and Planning Center workflow behind your current guest follow-up.