We explore practical ways to move newcomers from first-time guests to fully connected members, building genuine relationships and a stronger church community.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- The difference between attending and belonging
- Overcoming common connection gaps in churches
- Creating clear next steps for newcomers
- Innovative ideas for building community
- The role of intentional follow-up processes
Join us as we dive into Moving Newcomers from Guests to Connected Members with Dustin Dozier.
More About Dustin Dozier:
Dustin Dozier serves as a Teaching Pastor and Director of Next Steps at Upstate Church in South Carolina, a ten-location church reaching nearly 6,000 people each week.
He coaches and consults with church leaders who want to build healthy churches that grow through meaningful relationships and deep community. Dustin is the founder of The Connected Church Co. and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Connected Church, where he helps pastors and teams create cultures where people feel known, valued, and connected—not just counted.
He and his wife Sloan have been married for 20 years and are raising three boys together.
