Problems welcoming Wiccans or other minorities 1. Attracting and maintaining of committed members 1. Education of new members to pledge at higher members 1. Diversity can be hard to find in small, homogeneous communities, but the church can be of huge value to minorities Growth Growth can cause problems with loss of intimacy. As you grow, start new small groups so that newcomers have alternatives to existing cliques as a way to find intimacy.
Informal events work, too, like game nights, potlucks.
One church has discussion circles right after the coffee hour, but newcomers may feel shut out. Designate a leader to invite newcomers into the discussion and give background. Ask visitors to help, so they don't feel shut out by the leadership. Ask newcomers to read the Church On Loan material, for example. Some churches assign a mentor to each new person.