{"id":56732,"date":"2022-12-13T00:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=56732"},"modified":"2025-05-22T08:26:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:26:07","slug":"church-connection-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-connection-cards","title":{"rendered":"Church Connection Cards &#8211; The Guide You Need [+Free Template]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve seen some hopeful statistics about the rise in regular church attendance. Millennials doubled the rate at which they attended church regularly, rising from 17% reporting regular attendance in 2021 to <a href=\"https:\/\/goodfaithmedia.org\/u-s-millennial-church-attendance-sees-large-increase-in-2022\/#:~:text=The%20gap%20noticeably%20widened%20in,Xers%20and%2013%25%20of%20Millennials.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">39%<\/a> reporting regular attendance in 2022. Similar trends have been reported for other age groups as well.<\/p>\n<p>What does this mean for your church? Well, you might have more people in the pews every Sunday, but you\u2019ll need to strategically engage these <a title=\"Write The Best Welcome Letter for New Members [2 Free Samples]\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/welcome-letter-new-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new members<\/a> to retain them for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Your first step for meaningful engagement with new members: church connection cards.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll offer concrete strategies to help you create a connection card your members will want to use. We\u2019ll even throw in an easy-to-use template \u2013 for free.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"1\"><\/a>What is a Church Connection Card?<\/h2>\n<p>A church connection card is just what it sounds like\u2013a way for new churchgoers to connect with your church. These cards are usually a short form, online or physical, with fields for people to fill out some or all of the following basic contact information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name<\/li>\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<li>Physical address<\/li>\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information will help you &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add new members to any newsletter lists.<\/li>\n<li>Invite new member to your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/youth-ministry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youth ministry<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ascertain who wants to volunteer.<\/li>\n<li>Welcome them to your weekly program.<\/li>\n<li>Send personal welcome communications, making them feel more at home.<\/li>\n<li>Invite them to become formal members of your church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These connection cards, also known as church guest cards, connect cards, <a title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Church Welcome Speech (+5 Samples)\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-welcome-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church welcome<\/a> cards, or church visitor cards, are a way for your congregation to say they want to go all-in with your church; it\u2019s an excellent way to help them feel more connected to all you do.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"2\"><\/a>4 Most Popular Types of Church Connection Cards<\/h2>\n<p>As always when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-start-a-church\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting<\/a> and running your church, there are no one-size-fits-all shortcuts. Your needs for a connection card might differ greatly from the church in the next town over. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to think about what type of connection card will best suit your church.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_iwa0x11zh608\"><\/a>1. Visitor church connection card<\/h3>\n<p>What almost every churchgoer brings with them to church, in addition to their copy of your holy book, is their smartphone. With all that technology close at hand, it\u2019s easy for them to quickly, safely, and efficiently get their information to you as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-giving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56733\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-1.png\" alt=\"connection cards for churches - example\" width=\"1000\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-1.png 1597w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-1-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-1-1024x488.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-1-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-1-1536x732.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the example above, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecommunity.at\/welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Community Church<\/a> includes a \u201cWelcome\u201d page on its website that is filled with important information about the church. At the bottom of the page is an online connection card with minimal fields.<\/p>\n<p>Their page design is beautiful with clear calls to action and bright background. Anybody who has gone through the details would feel inspired to connect. The short church connection card ensures that is easily and quickly possible for all new visitors.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_g6cw2v15e4p2\"><\/a>2. Prayer-focused connection card<\/h3>\n<p>A connection card focused on collecting any <a title=\"10 Prayer Meeting Ideas to Excite People &amp; Connect with God\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/prayer-meeting-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer<\/a> requests your new members might have is an excellent way to help them feel like part of your church community right away.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you aren\u2019t only asking them to do something for you by providing their information; You\u2019re also doing something really important for them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_kjnbhi4d51fy\"><\/a>3. Volunteer-focused connection card<\/h3>\n<p>If someone is taking the time to fill out a connection card, chances are it\u2019s because they want to get more involved with your church.<\/p>\n<p>Allowing them to select their <a title=\"Volunteering in The Church | How to Get Started with Church Volunteering\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteer<\/a> interests on their connection cards will not only shorten the time between receiving their information and reaching out, but it can also help them feel like a more connected and valuable member of your church right away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passionweek.org\/participate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Passion Week Ministries<\/a> has a whole \u201cparticipate\u201d page on its <a title=\"How to Build The Perfect Church Website \u2013 A Nonprofit Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/build-a-church-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> with clear calls to action and unique forms for every way to get involved. This is great for allowing new members to see all the many options to get involved.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56737\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-2.png\" alt=\"church connection card template\" width=\"999\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-2.png 999w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-2-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-2-768x621.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just remember to follow up weekly on the connection cards so they don\u2019t lose that momentum. And you\u2019ll have both connected new <a title=\"What is Church Membership &amp; Why it is so Important\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church members<\/a> and potentially new volunteers!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_vzwtq7eee4ww\"><\/a>4. One-on-one connection request card<\/h3>\n<p>A lot of people coming to your church would want to connect one-on-one with the <a title=\"10 Effective Ideas For Pastor Appreciation Month to Honor Clergy Members and Families\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/pastor-appreciation-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pastor<\/a>. To manage these requests well, many churches create a connect card specific to this reason.<\/p>\n<p>Online or offline, the fields you add to this connection card would be different from other types. It is your chance to make a personal connection with your requestor and make them feel comfortable while making the request.<\/p>\n<p>Do not add too many information fields. Just the name, email address, and preferred date\/time should be enough. You can then send an email for further <a title=\"Donor Communication for Nonprofits: Essentials &amp; Best Practices\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-communication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"3\"><\/a>3 Important Tips for an Effective Church Connection Card<\/h2>\n<p>To determine which type of connection card is best for your church, consider checking in with your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church board<\/a> for guidance. You can always change up your plan if you aren\u2019t meeting your response goals!<\/p>\n<p>No matter which type of connection card is right for your church, here are some tips to make any type the most effective.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_q6vgvo6x02wa\"><\/a>1. Match your church\u2019s branding<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it might feel overly corporate to discuss a church\u2019s <a title=\"7 Essential Tips for Building a Strong Nonprofit Brand\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/building-a-strong-nonprofit-brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding<\/a>, but branding is just as important for your church as it is for a Fortune 500 company.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following about your church connect cards &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Should they be formal or more casual?<\/li>\n<li>Should your connection card be bold and colorful or simple and clean?<\/li>\n<li>Should it include a bible verse?<\/li>\n<li>What call to action should it include \u2013 prayer requests, volunteer sign-ups, welcome, contact us, or anything else?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think about what choices make sense for how your church presents itself.<\/p>\n<p>A good rule of thumb: your church connect cards should match the branding used in your weekly programs (think font, layout, style, color, etc.).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_5vbqk1bfg59x\"><\/a>2. Catch attention<\/h3>\n<p>No matter your branding choices, you\u2019ll want your connection cards to be attention-grabbing. Otherwise, why would anyone want to fill one out?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re tucking the connection cards in the back of each pew, make sure to design them in a way that will draw someone\u2019s eye; they should know what they\u2019re looking at.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re using an online connection card, post <a title=\"How to Use QR Codes for Nonprofit Organizations | Donorbox\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/qr-codes-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QR codes<\/a> around your church so new members can easily find your website.<\/li>\n<li>On your website, there should be a clear call to action in the form of a button at the top navigation menu. It should say \u201cConnect With Us!\u201d or something equally noticeable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56741\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-3.png\" alt=\"church connection cards\" width=\"1520\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-3.png 1520w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-3-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-3-1024x245.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-56732-3-768x183.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1520px) 100vw, 1520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look at how the <a href=\"https:\/\/pasadenaarmenianchurch.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Gregory Armenian Church<\/a> does it on its website. The top navigation menu is visible on every page and anybody can easily access the church connect card through the \u201cContact Us\u201d option.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-56732-_rutwt5sj9lry\"><\/a>3. Don\u2019t ask for too much info<\/h3>\n<p>Asking for too much contact information upfront can be cumbersome for a new member who just wants to learn more about your church. <a href=\"https:\/\/wpforms.com\/online-form-statistics-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">27%<\/a> of people cite length as one of their main concerns when filling out a form.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to keep in mind is what information people are comfortable sharing with your church. In a national survey conducted by Barna, responses showed that 1 in 6 millennials attending a church for the first time didn\u2019t want to share any personal information.<\/p>\n<p>Some other crucial stats to help design your card include &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>82% were willing to share their first name.<\/li>\n<li>53% were willing to share their last name.<\/li>\n<li>33% were willing to share their email address.<\/li>\n<li>19% were willing to share their physical address.<\/li>\n<li>Only 12% were willing to share their phone number.<\/li>\n<li>And only 6% were willing to share their social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider asking for only the information you really need to establish a <a title=\"9 Ways to Build Strong Donor Relationships\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-relationships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relationship<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you start with a name and an email address and build that relationship with thoughtful <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/email-marketing-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email touchpoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"4\"><\/a>Free Church Connection Card Template<\/h2>\n<p>Still not sure where to get started? Here\u2019s a basic template that you can customize to fit your church\u2019s branding and needs.<\/p>\n<p>This template asks for just the necessary information from your new attendees. Everything else is customizable as per your church\u2019s connection needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1t3Cu69XfVcOnfW1yGYV0nAvZFla3T6Kj\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download the template for free<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1t3Cu69XfVcOnfW1yGYV0nAvZFla3T6Kj\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-56732-_xo8jggokfv3o\"><\/a>Time to Connect<\/h2>\n<p>Whether your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church<\/a> connection cards are online, physical, more focused on volunteering, or donation-focused, your goal doesn\u2019t change. What is that goal? To connect with your new members, of course!<\/p>\n<p>Between 10-30% of first-time attendees of your church could potentially become longtime members of your church. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to make a solid connection on that first visit to retain those first-time attendees.<\/p>\n<p>For more help growing your church, check out our all-inclusive guides and resources on the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/category\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Nonprofit Blog<\/a>. Subscribe to our newsletter and rest assured &#8211; we\u2019ll send the best collection of our blogs, podcasts, webinars, and more resources to your inbox every month!<\/p>\n<p>Need help with your church fundraising? Let Donorbox help you with its <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple and powerful features<\/a> that are chosen by thousands of churches in 96 countries. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> for free and get started right away!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=footer-bannerc\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/seemless-giving-tools.webp\" alt=\"Bottom banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve seen some hopeful statistics about the rise in regular church attendance. Millennials doubled the rate at which they attended church regularly, rising from 17% reporting regular attendance in 2021 to 39% reporting regular attendance in 2022. Similar trends have been reported for other age groups as well. What does this mean for your church? 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