New students showing up at your ministry are so bothersome! Sometimes, they are not Christians and you have to go through the plan of salvation with them. They don't know where to sit and you have to introduce them to people. But, there are some easy ways to make sure you do not have too many new students come....well at least, they won't come back.
1. Do your announcements so only the hard core insiders understand what they are about. Also, make them long and dull. Another good tip is for the person making the announcements to obviously not understand any of them and need to be corrected often.
2. Make sure there is NO FUN at your large group events! Laughter is a disruption. Keep it grim! If word gets out that students are enjoying being there and having fun, that will cause more problems.
3. Have NO greeters at the door. Too many friendly faces at the door welcoming, meeting and helping them find a seat is just too much trouble.
4. Make absolutely sure that no one follows up with them for at least two weeks. Quick follow-up may give the impression you like that they came and want them to come back. Wait a couple of weeks before contacting them. They will probably have even forgotten that they came.
5. Make sure that your starting and ending times are not reliable. If it is supposed to last an hour, a good two or three hour service will shake them up. Or, start about 15 or 20 minutes late. Standing around and waiting at a new place with strange people is always a plus!
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