Free Resource for Church Leaders

Your team gives everything every Sunday. But visitors still slip through the cracks.

It's not your preaching. It's not your worship. It's the system behind the scenes — and most churches don't have one. This free checklist shows you exactly where people are falling through and what to do about it.

What This Checklist Covers

Three areas that determine whether first-time visitors become lifelong members of your community:

1. Following Up With Visitors

Someone fills out a connect card on Sunday — how long before they hear from a real person? Research shows that following up within minutes instead of days can be the difference between a one-time visit and a lifelong member.

2. Helping New People Belong

One welcome email isn't enough. This checklist gives you a simple 30-day plan that walks new visitors from “I don't know anyone here” to “this is my church family.”

3. Noticing When People Drift Away

When someone stops showing up, it's usually not because they don't care — it's because something happened and nobody noticed. This system makes sure no one falls through the cracks.

Who Created This

Jared East — a believer who builds technology for a living. Founder of Stablish, a company dedicated to helping churches grow through simple, practical tools.

Over 10 years building products used by millions of people. I've seen firsthand how better follow-up systems transform results — in business and in the church. This checklist takes the same principles that work in the marketplace and applies them to the most important mission there is.

No complicated tech required. If you can send a text message, you can implement this framework.

Get the free checklist — sent straight to your inbox.

  • + Takes 5 minutes to read
  • + Completely free
  • + Practical steps you can start this Sunday
  • + Follow-up emails with deeper strategies for each area

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Just practical help for your church.

Inside the Checklist: The 6-Part Framework

  • 01Know Your Person — define exactly who your church is called to reach
  • 02Capture the Moment — follow up with visitors before the moment passes
  • 03Clarify Your Identity — describe your church in one sentence anyone can understand
  • 04Speak Their Language — connect with the unchurched without losing your message
  • 05Nurture the Journey — a 30-day plan that helps people find belonging
  • 06Follow Up Before They Disappear — care for your people with intention, not guesswork

“You're not behind. You're not failing. You just need better tools, not more effort.”