Most churches lose first-time guests before they ever become engaged members. Take the Second Visit Score™ and discover the hidden leaks in your guest experience — then schedule a free Second Visit Diagnostic Call to uncover the highest-impact fixes for the next 90 days.
Designed for lead pastors and executive pastors who want to improve guest retention and church health.
Get Clarity In Two Simple Steps
No guesswork. No lengthy process. Just focused insight and a clear path forward.
Step 1 — Take the Second Visit Score™
Answer a short series of questions about your church's guest experience. You'll immediately discover where guests may be slipping through the cracks.
Time required: approximately 10 minutes.
Step 2 — Schedule a Diagnostic Call
If your results reveal opportunities for improvement, book a complimentary 30-minute call. Together we'll identify your highest-priority gaps and outline practical next steps.
Complimentary. Confidential. Actionable.
Take the Second Visit Score™
Discover how strong your guest-to-second-visit pathway really is. This short assessment evaluates the key touchpoints in your church's guest experience and reveals where the highest-impact opportunities exist.
When you're finished, continue to Step 2 below to schedule your complimentary diagnostic call.
Schedule Your Second Visit Diagnostic Call
If your score reveals opportunities for improvement, let's identify the highest-leverage fixes together. This is a focused, 25-minute conversation — not a sales call.
✓ Guest Journey Review
A thorough walkthrough of your current first-visit and follow-up experience.
✓ Retention Leak Identification
Pinpoint exactly where guests are disengaging and why.
✓ 3–5 Practical Recommendations
Actionable, church-specific improvements you can begin implementing immediately.
✓ 90-Day Action Plan
A simple, prioritized roadmap for your next quarter.
What Happens After the Call?
The diagnostic call is just the beginning. Here's the path forward for churches ready to grow with intention.
Diagnose
Identify retention leaks and the missed opportunities inside your current guest experience.
Prioritize
Focus on the highest-impact improvements that will move the needle fastest for your specific context.
Implement
Build and activate systems that consistently improve second visits and long-term engagement.
Why Church Leaders Trust Church Pathways
Richard Notice
Founder, Church Pathways
- Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology
- 16+ years serving in local church ministry
- Worship, next-generation, administrative, and operational leadership
- Built church systems, volunteer pipelines, and guest follow-up processes
- A clear, practical process applied to local church operations — not generic advice
- Every recommendation is actionable, specific to your context, and implementable without massive resources
- Built by someone who has served in local church ministry for over 16 years and understands what pastors actually face
Operational Expertise Meets Ministry Heart
Richard brings together the systems thinking of an organizational psychologist with the pastoral experience of a local church leader. He understands both the operational and relational dimensions of guest retention.
His singular focus: helping churches steward the people God is already sending.
Common Questions
Who is this for?
Lead pastors and executive pastors who want to understand why first-time guests aren't returning and build practical systems to improve retention.
What size churches do you work with?
We typically work with churches that regularly see at least 5 first‑time guests per month. Guest retention challenges aren’t limited by size—the systems just scale.
How long is the call?
The Second Visit Diagnostic Call is 30 minutes. It is focused, structured, and designed to deliver immediate clarity — not consume your day.
Is there any cost?
No. The Second Visit Score™ and the Diagnostic Call are both complimentary. There is no cost.
Do I need to complete the score first?
It is strongly recommended. Your score results allow us to make the diagnostic call significantly more targeted and valuable from the very first minute.
Will I receive a sales pitch?
The focus of the call is diagnostic, not a hard sell. If we both see a clear fit for working together beyond the call, I’ll briefly explain what that could look like, but there is no pressure or obligation.
What happens next?
After the call, you’ll leave with a clear 90‑day action plan. If there’s a fit, we can talk about installing the full Second Visit Operating System
Ready To Discover What's Keeping Guests From Coming Back?
Start with the Second Visit Score™ and uncover your biggest opportunities for improvement. Then schedule your complimentary Diagnostic Call to turn insight into action.
One path. One objective. One outcome — a church that keeps the people God is already sending.
Your Church Doesn't Need More Visitors.
It Needs to Keep the Ones God Already Sent.