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Membership Status

Membership Types and Definitions

Each congregant in PCO is assigned a membership type based on their level of engagement and interaction with our church. The membership types are automatically updated by PCO, with staff also having the ability to make manual adjustments when necessary.

Membership Types Table

Membership Type Definition Criteria Remove Criteria Automatic PCO Link
Newcomer

Individuals new to the congregation, showing initial engagement. 

Any of the following:

  • Worship Attendance
  • STP Donation
  • Newcomer Forms (Digital Connect / Newcomer Connect)
  • Inquirers Attendance

 

Criteria applied to Unassigned/ non-Children w/out a Newcomer Date.

Watch List: Not advancing to Seeker status within one quarter.

 

Inactivated/Set to Disengaged: 6 months without activity.

 Yes

Automation

 

Current List

 

Watch List
Seeker Show a pattern of engagement in Foothills

Any 3 engagement activities within three months, including but not limited to: 

  • Engaged in worship 3+ times in 3 months,
  • Attended 3+ Inquirers sessions in 3 months,
  • Attended any group/event 3+ times in 3 months, 
  • started a pledge/recurring gift.

Criteria Applies to any non-child, seeker with a newcomer status and no seeker date.

Watch List:Noticeable drop in engagement or still not a Traveler after one quarter.

 

Inactivated/Set to Disengaged: No engagement after 2 consecutive quarters

 Yes

 Automation 

 

Current List

 

Watch List
Traveler Actively engaged and eligible for membership 

Meets all Seeker criteria plus eligibility for membership:

  • attended BaseCamp and the 3 Core Inquirers sessions, or
  • completed any legacy version of BaseCamp pre-2024.

Watch List: 

  • Been a traveler for 6+ months
  • Drop off of engagement

Inactivated/Set to Disengaged: No engagement after 3 consecutive quarters

 Yes

 Automation

 

Current List

 

Disengaged Watch List

 

 
Member Officially signed members & active in church life Completed all Traveler requirements, signed the membership book, completed membership form, and established a giving plan. .
No  
Disengaged Individual who based on the above criteria are not actively engaged at Foothills

TBD
Current List (excludes potential re-engagement) 

Quarterly Review

Every quarter, the team will meet to assess movement along the engagement and partnership spectrums, examine watch list criteria, and discuss strategies for improvement. This will also involve deploying the Radical Welcome team for Newcomers and Seekers, and the Partnership Team for Travelers and Members.

Metrics Tracking

Weekly tracking of numbers within these categories will be conducted and entered into Church Metrics for review and analysis.

Procedure for Incorrect Designations

  • Reporting Issues: Any discrepancies or incorrect designations should be reported to the designated staff member for assessment and correction.
  • Immediate Corrections: If an automation error occurs or an incorrect manual designation is identified, adjustments should be made as soon as possible to correct the record.

Automation

 Maintenance

  • Ongoing Review: The automations handling these designations are under constant review to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Adjustments: Necessary adjustments to filters or manual changes will be made based on feedback and observed issues.

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