Someone has said that "People determine within the first 5 to 10 minutes whether they will return to a new event."
Wow! If that is only partially true, it is a stunning statement. So, how is the first 5 to 10 minutes at your collegiate event? I am not talking about the first 5 to 10 of the actual worship event. But, what about the 5 to 10 when they enter even before it starts.
Is it clear where to go and how to enter?
Are they greeted?
Is it obvious where to go and what to do?
Does someone walk with them or just send them?
Does someone invite them to sit with them, if they are alone?
Remember that music playing before the event starts helps with the "awkward silence" or feeling out of place. I am a recent and strong convert to the idea of a playlist of some or all current popular music, (in good taste) not just Christian music playing.
Remember the "Unforgiveable Sin of College Ministry"
That is NOT getting their name and contact info. If we do not get their contact info, then we cannot follow-up in any way and it is strictly up to their impressions whether to return or not.
How does the first 5 to 10 minutes at your events stack up?
Arliss Dickerson's book, A College Ministry Success Formula, is available at amazon.com/dp/B091F5S1RF.
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