Church Forms (That Actually Get Filled Out)
Do you wish you could connect with more first-time guests? Need more volunteer signups? Wish more people had brought fried chicken to your last potluck?
I'll cover common Church Form mistakes and advice on how to make them better.
Why Your Forms Don't Get Filled Out
There are 5 common mistakes I see on church forms all the time:
Too Many Questions
Too Much Text
Irrelevant Questions
It Looks Bad
Hard To Find
Every field on a form is a hurdle people have to jump to complete it. Keep in mind, the longer it takes to fill a form, the less likely someone will fill it out.
It should only take about 10 seconds to read and understand a form. The more text you add, the more a person has to devote time and focus to complete it. That's not ideal when interacting with others or trying to focus on a sermon.
This is related to the first problem, but it's distinct enough to cause its own trouble. Never ask for information that isn't necessary. Again, each field is a hurdle. Don't add hurdles that aren't relevant.
Sure, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But as you create your forms, keep an eye on making the form look appealing. You would be surprised how the visual appeal of your forms (or lack thereof) changes how people interact with them.
We've put together some FREE form templates in Canva to get your started ?
Your forms won't get filled out if people don't know where they are. If your forms aren't in a central location, it's harder to know where to find them.
Fixing Your Forms
There are a few steps that are easy and can really improve your forms:
- Keep it short
- Keep it simple
- Keep it relevant
- Make it accessible
For even more tips and hacks for getting more forms filled out, watch our webinar below where we go into a DEEP dive on Church Forms:
Takeaway
With some minor updates and improvements, your church could see an increase in key forms getting filled out. Check out the FREE form templates I linked above to jumpstart the process of making your new forms.