Churches and Pastors Part 1: Contacting A Pastor

How do you actually get in front of a pastor — and what do you do once you're there?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through the practical how-to's of contacting churches, getting services scheduled, and making presentations that lead to lasting partnership.They cover the three main methods of outreach — phone calls, pastor's packets, and email — including when to use each one, what to say to a church administrator, and why your home church is always the best place to start.You'll also learn how to set up an engaging display table, use connect cards effectively, navigate sensitive location assignments, and why every interaction with a pastor should be focused on building relationship — not closing a deal.Blog post: jennfortner.com/connect-cards-and-qr-codeshttps://jennfortner.com/2025/09/10/how-to-engage-pastors-with-email-tips-and-samples/Giving Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJ0ZTUV7AnaJxPo9N9urEKR_nPwUsJK4/view?usp=drive_linkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1T53j2mu-FkzQxo634pMaQrhHuDsqhIw_/view?usp=drive_linkContacting A Pastor: https://jennfortner.com/2024/05/06/what-to-say-when-calling-a-church/