Regular introductory lectures are conducted on basic Dianetics and Scientology principles. Free personality testing is offered to help people isolate the exact areas in their lives they can improve upon and gives them direction as to how this might be accomplished. Films are shown which explain different Dianetics and Scientology concepts. Church staff are always more than happy to answer questions. In particular, the church Registrar is an expert regarding church services and assists individuals in selecting those services which best help them to advance on the Bridge.
Churches offer an array of services designed for a new person.
These are delivered in a part of the organization separate from the HGC and the Academy, catering mostly to beginning students. Here, a person just finding out about Dianetics and Scientology can receive services at an introductory level. Although many Scientologists live some distance from their churches, the church continues to remain a focal point in their lives even when they are not actively involved in an auditing or training service. A Scientologist who has completed professional auditor training and established a practice in the field, for instance, can receive case supervision services and materials from the church. If a parishioner has difficulty moving up the Bridge or hindrances in any part of his life, the church Ethics Officer helps him apply ethics technology to improve his condition.