Learn the
simple, effective system that turns your
church’s guests
into engaged disciples.
“When I stepped in as campus pastor, we’d been stuck at about 350 for years. With the Assimilayas system, we’re now averaging over 500—a 45% jump in one year.
Brendon Hoorneman, Generation Church (AZ)
Before this Sunday is over, you’ll lose guests you never knew you had.
It’s not because your preaching or worship isn’t strong.
The real problem? The path forward for your guests isn’t clear or compelling enough.
So your system ends up doing just enough to keep you busy… but not nearly enough to actually make disciples.
That’s why we built the Full Assimilation Audit — to give you a clear, simple snapshot of how your assimilation system is really working (and what to do next).
The Assimilayas System
Connecting guests is harder than most pastors realize. Anyone who’s tried to build a real discipleship pathway knows it.
I’m Greg Curtis, and I first built this assimilation system while leading at Eastside Christian Church — one of the fastest-growing churches in the country. Guests were flooding in, but the real question was: how do we keep them?
As I started helping other churches on the same problem, I distilled it all down to a simple framework that consistently helped 1 in 4 guests become connected, serving members.
(For context, the national average is 1 in 20 at best)
That’s what became Climbing the Assimilayas.
And if you’re wondering where that dad joke came from…
It’s because showing up at church isn’t a coast for guests — it’s a climb. And nobody should climb alone.
And because… dad jokes are awesome.
Greg Curtis | Founder and Head Sherpa
But let’s talk about your church for a minute.
Guests are already showing up — even if you don’t realize it.
In fact, we haven’t met a church yet that didn’t have a surprisingly steady stream of new people walking through their doors.
So the real question is: what’s happening to them next?
The Problem
The truth is, most churches are running assimilation at about 20–30% effectiveness.
At least that’s what the stats say.
And that’s probably why you feel so stuck.
The boxes are checked.
The events are happening.
The volunteers are in place.
But the needle just won’t move.
The Vision
When assimilation runs at full strength, the whole church feels it.
Guests don’t just attend — they stay, serve, and grow.
New life flows into every ministry all year round.
Teams flourish.
Groups fill up.
Giving increases.
And your team feels energized than ever.
Take the First Step
All positive change starts with awareness.
That’s why the Assimilation Audit is the first stop on the trail.
For just $35, you’ll get:
✅ 63-point checklist to see where your system is leaking
✅ short video that explains the vision we’re after
✅ 30-minute debrief call to talk through real next steps
It’s the simplest way to stop guessing and start building a system that turns guests into fully engaged disciples.
THE SHERPA TRIBE
The clearest trail to a high-impact assimilation system.
Join our coaching membership platform for a guided trail to a stronger assimilation system — where connection becomes inevitable instead of accidental.
Here’s what you get inside the Tribe:
Action Plans
Instant access to all our 30-day system-building sprints
Each plan has short weekly videos, diagnostic checklists, and plug-and-play tools. Each one stands on its own and tackles one key piece of assimilation at a time — so you make steady progress without overwhelm.
Weekly Coaching
Live “Sherpa Huddles” to troubleshoot and implement
Join live group calls where we answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and share what’s working. You don’t have to climb alone — we’ll walk you through the steps and keep you moving forward.
Tools + Community
100+ plug-and-play tools and a network of leaders
Get pre-service huddles, email templates, job descriptions, and more — so you don’t reinvent the wheel. Plus, connect with other Sherpas, swap strategies, and share wins in a private community.
Join today as a Founding Sherpa
at the special launch price of
at $125/m or $1150/y
The Sherpa Tribe isn’t just another course or conference talk.
It’s a smarter use of what you already have
You surely already have the basics — a ChMS, email, volunteers, some of the right environments… The problem is, they’re not aligned into one clear system, and they’re not aimed in quite the right direction. We’ll help you optimize what you’ve got so connection becomes inevitable instead of accidental.
We’re not just giving you inspiration you’ll forget
This isn’t a conference high or a course you shelve. The Sherpa Tribe is built around implementation — short steps, real support, and steady progress you can actually sustain.
Good assimilation systems don’t make churches “impersonal”
Assimilation doesn’t turn church into a machine. Done right, it makes your church more personal as you grow by multiplying guides and clear steps that help every guest find their place.
We used to charge $6,000+ a year for this kind of support.
Normally, the benefits of the Sherpa Tribe — coaching, action plans, resources, and community — would cost you $6,000+ a year if you pieced them together anywhere else.
But big Kingdom advancement doesn’t happen when it’s locked behind giant paywalls.
So we made it as simple and accessible as we could:
Annual Plan → $1,150/year
(best deal, saves you 3 months)Flex Plan → $125/month
(jump in and out when you’re ready to build)
The Sherpa Commitment Guarantee for Annual Sherpa Tribe Members
We don’t do “easy outs.” We do commitment—to you.
That’s why our guarantee isn’t just about refunds — it’s about making sure you actually get results.
Here’s how it works:
Join with an annual membership.
Work through at least one Action Plan and attend at least 4 huddles.
If you’re not seeing progress, we’ll give you 2 private coaching calls to troubleshoot your system.
If after that you still feel it’s not worth it, we’ll refund the remaining balance of your annual membership.
We’re not letting you climb alone — we’ll lean in until you get value.
Join today as a Founding Sherpa
at the special launch price of
at $125/m or $1150/y
Not sure yet? Let’s chat!
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