Be A Church
People Come Back To.
Most first-time guests decide if they’ll return before the sermon even starts.
We help you become a church that guests want to come back to.
Pricing
Choose the support that fits your church - each level has the same goal: help more guests come back
What’s included:
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100% Money-Back Guarantee
We believe so deeply in the power of First Impressions Academy that we’re making this completely risk-free. Join as a Member with the assurance that if, for any reason—or even no reason at all—you’re not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, you can get a full refund, no questions asked. This Iron-Clad 30-Day Guarantee is our commitment to you. Take the first step, dive into the Academy, and experience the transformation. If it’s not everything you hoped, we’ve got you covered.
Act Now: Join First Impressions Academy, completely risk-free, to strengthen your church's hospitality all year long.
What's Included in All Academy Memberships
When you’re in, you’re in. These perks come with every membership.
Additional Benefits of the Cohort Experience
Imagine Guests Returning Again and Again
Imagine Guests Returning
Again and Again
Picture this:
You are consistently seeing new guests every weekend at your church. And you're blowing them away!
You’re connecting with people and doing what you love most about ministry.
With First Impressions Academy, you’ll have everything you need to make that vision a reality. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide you with the coaching, content, and community you need to turn first-time visitors into lifelong members of your church family.
We Know How Discouraging It Is When Guests Don’t Return
You’re in the right place if:
What You Can Expect:
More People Find a Place to Belong
Here’s what you can expect to achieve:
Instead of seeing guests come once and never return, you’ll have systems in place to make every visitor feel engaged with and invited back.
Imagine a volunteer team that is on mission with you, motivated in their roles, and fully equipped to create a warm, impactful atmosphere at your church. And you no longer do everything!
Proven follow-up strategies ensure nobody is forgotten, and every person feels how much they matter.
First impressions start online. We’ll help you create a welcoming digital presence that draws people in.
By deeply rooting a culture of hospitality into your church’s DNA, you’ll become a place of belonging and connection. Make those on the outside feel invited in.
The Power Inside
First Impressions Academy
Step-by-Step Systems, Strategies, and Playbooks to Transform Guest Experiences
What You Get: Proven, downloadable guides for guest services, volunteer onboarding, follow-up practices, and so much more.
What You Get: Video teachings from pastors and experts in hospitality and guest care. The monthly content aligns with what's happening in the church calendar so we are complimenting the work you are already doing.
What You Get: Learn directly from leaders who’ve faced and overcome the same challenges you’re dealing with, and apply their proven methods to increase guest engagement and retention in your church.
Weekly Live Calls, Exclusive Course Content, Monthly Coaching Calls, and so much from leaders in the field of guest care, hospitality, and church growth.
What You Get: Join us weekly as we meet a leader in the field of hospitality, guest care, church growth, etc. Bring questions and your own insights. These calls are informal and incredibly valuable as it creates space to share and learn with and from each other.
What You Get: Learn from some of the best through our exclusive course library. Leaders like Jason Young, Greg Curtis, and many more! Currently in the library : Volunteer Huddle Talks and an entire year’s worth of huddle scripts so you can start running these THIS weekend!
What You Get: Collaborate with our Academy coaches MaryAnn Sibley, Jason Moore, and Jason Young to dive deeper into the monthly content and implement the playbooks at your church. This open floor style coaching call allows you to talk with the coach as well as each other.
We know we are more powerful together. Finally, a space for you to rub shoulders with other leaders like you. This is your community, your people to share the good, the hard, and everything in between. We learn together, we laugh together, we pray together, and we grow God’s Kingdom together. Join us!
What You Get: post questions, ask for feedback and share your wisdom in this private discussion space. Here we also post recordings of our live events, upcoming event reminders, and other exciting updates.
What You Get: with the Academy, you can see who is online the same time as you and chat in real time. You can connect with other leaders in churches similar to yours. You can send a DM to someone who posted something that interested you. This is YOUR community.
People Want to Come Back To?
Join thousands of church leaders who are committed to making
every first impression count.
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Exclusive Bonuses for Members
On top of your core training and community, you’ll unlock these member-only extras to help you implement faster and lead with confidence.
(Online — Feb, June, and Nov)
Includes all member bonuses, including access to the Quarterly Members-Only Events (online • Feb, June, and Nov)
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
This isn’t just about signing up for training; it’s about stepping into a partnership with leaders like you who believe in playing all out, who are committed to equipping their teams, and who know that first impressions aren’t just a one-time moment—they’re the start of a lasting journey that can connect people to Christ. Join us as a Member, and let’s build this together.
Churches Are Seeing Guests Return
Our members share how the Academy’s training, tools, and support have helped them grow in confidence and elevate their church’s hospitality.
