Chris Beard 

Chris Beard has been the lead pastor of First Christian Assembly in Cincinnati, Ohio since 2001. First Christian Assembly is a multi-ethnic church with over 100 years of history. Listen as Chris addresses some of the principle questions associated with the retention and assimilation of new people in church.

1.  What are some pre-service components that you see as critical in providing the best first impression?

2.  Are there any insights that you can offer regarding effective ways to connect with guests after their first service?

3.  What are the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to follow-up?

4.  After visitors start to attend, what are some of the essentials in order to get them to begin to speak of First Christian as “my” church?