Hey guys. Over the last year we have doubled our attendance. I'm telling you that at least 50% of that has been assimilation. Here's an article that will get you started with assimilation http://churchplanters.typepad.com/churchplanterscom_giving_/assimilate_q.... However, if you want the hard core stuff go to www.churchleaderinsights.com and buy Nelson Searcy's stuff on assimilation. It is gold.

Anyway, if you want to grow your church you have to get a handle on assimilation.