Abstract This paper presents the “touch, see, and hear approach” for assimilating newcomers into the life of a local church, using case studies of three churches—Coral Ridge Presbyterian, Highland Park United Methodist, and Idlewild Baptist. Recommended Citation Von Kanel, D. (2003). Assimilation: The Touch, See, & Hear Approach to Integrating People into Your Church. Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, 14(1), 35-39. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/jascg/vol14/iss1/4