new convert
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- proselyteReligious convert, especially Jewish
- initiateTo set in motion
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- believerOne who accepts something
disciple · follower · zealot · baptized · born-again · awakened · transformed · fervent · eager · novice · catechumen · recruit · newcomer · seeker · faithful · missionary · testimony · salvation
- Convertsproselyte, neophyte, catechumen, born-again Christian, born again
duration of belief/membership
new convertold hand
Experienced person
elder · old-timer · founding member · pillar of the community · senior member
direction of religious/ideological movement
new convertapostate
One who renounces faith
deconvert · defector · ex-believer · backslider · ex-member
religious/ideological status
new convertnonbeliever
One lacking religious faith
unbeliever · infidel · heathen · pagan · skeptic