Greeting visitors at church is such an important part of the hospitality ministry of the church. They are part of the ministry team and form part of the first impression that a visitor receives.
Failures of Church Greeter
I know of a couple that quit going to church 40 years ago because no one said hello. (Avoid First Time Visitor Nightmares).
Another man told me his own story here: “No One Said Hello.”
The Impact of Church Greeters
However, my tutor told me her story of welcome in a church — the welcome that she received changed her life. She found Christ because people accepted her.
Greeting people as they enter the facility is more than a handshake and a smile. It is an opportunity to express God’s love through Christ and help set the tone of the upcoming worship service.
10 Awesome Tips for Church Greeters
Here are 10 tips for greeters. Remember, it’s more than a handshake.
- Smile.
- Fresh breath.
- Make eye contact
- Take initiative and greet.
- Don’t ask “Are you new?”
- Don’t ask “Is this your first time?”
- Offer a bulletin if your church uses them.
- Personal warmth — look like you enjoy welcoming people.
- Say “I don’t think I’ve met you yet, I’m {insert your name here}”
- If they are new, offer to show them where the restrooms are and offer information about childcare if necessary.
EvangelismCoach Resources for Church Greeters:
- Back to School Season Greeter Training webinar DVD or Download (order online)
- Church Greeter Training.com.
Let me ask you this?
What advice would you give those in your church to greet visitors?
What do your greeters do that make a visit special?
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Those are good points for greeters.
Russ:)
Do you also have any good pictures of greeters at the entrance to a church, especially a Presbyterian Church (USA)?
I do not have a website. Sorry.
As i started to read he articles ,i must say i have learnt so many things that i never thought about,in our church we don’t have greeters,but i can see the point of having them and this points are great