The National Seeker Response system works to connect individuals interested in learning about the Bahá’í Faith with nearby believers. Here are two stories shared by the regional seeker response specialist for the Northeast that illustrate the importance of patience and persistence:

Immensely exciting news from Phoenix, AZ (A), which last week completed the expansion phase of their second intensive growth cycle. The response to the message was so overwhelming that the friends stopped the expansion phase early to begin consolidation work. The numbers are as follows:

*Days of the expansion phase: 8
*Declarations (adult and youth): 33
*Registrations (children and junior youth): 50
*Total new believers: 83