More Devotees, Happy Devotees: The Seven Stages of ISKCON Membership.
How many stages are there in bringing a person from vague awareness of ISKCON to active membership? You can describe it in any number of stages, and the diagram above has six, but I counted seven. Here they are, with two things that happen at every stage:
Seeds – A. Vague awareness of ISKCON by indirect exposure through friends, family or media. B. Developing an interest in spirituality.
Contact – A. Further awareness of ISKCON by direct exposure through street chanting parties, book distribution and/or festivals. B. Interacting with ISKCON members through meetings, chatting online or reading a book.
Considering – A. Exploring personal interests. B. Enquiring and Comparing.
Transforming – A. Opening up to change. B. Awakening of faith.
Adopting – A. Beginning the practises of bhakti. B. Making lifestyle changes.
Commitment – A. Accepting the parampara. B. Embracing the ISKCON family.
Advocacy – A. Compassionate sharing. B. Missionary spirit.
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