This study focuses on the lack of connections between new
church members, who keep joining the Baptist churches but
not being retained and the use of artificial intelligence for
proper membership retention, assimilation and deployments
for ministries. This work, employs a multifaceted approach,
using both qualitative and quantitative research methods to
examine the connections between church members and
the new members who keep joining Baptist churches as they
affect the rate of retention of members of Lagos East Baptist
Conference. Findings in the study show that there are both
prospects and challenges that contribute to the nexus
between new church members and membership retention.
However, while the benefits can be maximized the
challenges can as well be surmounted in order to maintain a
high rate of membership retention for effective church
membership retention through the use of artificial
intelligence by checking doctrinal alignment with new
Baptist members who share common beliefs and values with
the church in a new members’ class. The impacts of
inclusivity and acceptance of diverse backgrounds,
opinions, and experiences of new members. This study
concluded on the note that learning essential membership
responsibilities in church membership retention that support
attracting and retaining church members cannot be
overemphasized. The study, therefore, recommended that
Church members be purposeful in creating a welcoming
atmosphere, upgrade by using modern technology that
enhances and actively engage in worship services,
demonstrating genuine care and concern for fellow
members during times of joy, sorrow, or need. Actively inviting friends, family, and acquaintances to church events and services. Being available, dependable, committed and teachable members.