One task of any church greeter organizer is to recruit new greeters.I found the following fictional conversation: Church Greeters… Pastor: "Hey, we need someone for the ‘front lines’ of Sunday church services. Would you be willing to greet people at the door?"You: "Umm. Sure! I like people and I’m willing to stand there and say … [Read more...]
You know that church greeters can be a great asset to your hospitality ministry.But one thing I encounter frequently from my readers is: Is there a Greeter Training DVD I can show? At this moment, I have made two DVDs for greeter training.Greeter Training Webinar #1, Recorded in 2011 Greeter Training Webinar #2, Recorded in 2013DVD … [Read more...]
I once visited my friend's church in a Chicago suburb.They had all the right church hospitality systems:Professional greeters at the door, Friendly conversation. Staffed information table.These factors helped me feel warmly welcomed as a first time visitor.Sadly, that warm feeling didn't last beyond the lobby.They were … [Read more...]
Here is a practical discussion starter to use in a church greeter training meeting.The goal of the discussion starter is for your greeter team to think through ways they might respond to a person with such questions.Every church wants their guests to return, and not be driven away by church greeters who say embarrassing things.How your … [Read more...]
One reader put a challenge to me about whether or not a greeter ministry was appropriate in a church.Since I teach and train on good hospitality practices such as greeter ministry and other church growth issues, it's a question that I've been pushed to re-look at.In chapter 1 of my ebook, Church Greeters 101, I write: Over the last few … [Read more...]
All of these have come across my twitter feed in the last few months.Which one make you laugh out loud?Which one makes you cringe?I'm the greeter at church today. Is it bad if I greet everyone, then go back home to bed? Ok, went to church & this old guy (greeter) saw me w/my kids & was like where is their dad? He was so … [Read more...]
Recently, I was asked the following question via Ask The EvangelismCoach.I've posted this to the community Facebook Page, but wanted to give you all a chance to help pitch in. I hope to do this on a more regular basis. Ask EvangelismCoach Question from Ed: "How do we greet late comers?Do we need to mention that worship service has … [Read more...]
This was originally posted at Group's Church Volunteer CentralOn a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being “This needs definite work”… 5 being “We rock at this”) rate your churches greeting and guest services practices:Our traffic volunteers or shuttle drivers have been coached to know that they are the first representatives of our church and … [Read more...]
A church greeter is one of the simplest yet most important positions in the church.Your goal is toshare a kind word, open a door, offer a handshake or just lend a helping hand to people as they enter the church.Here are 10 Guidelines to keep in mind.Show up on time Always be positive. Prepare yourself spiritually. Be … [Read more...]
You’ve worked so hard to attract church visitors. . . . .You passionately desire to reach these newcomers for Christ.You know that Jesus can make a difference in their life.Perhaps you’ve spent money on advertising like a direct mail campaign or business cards members give away. You’ve designed sermon series to hopefully entice a … [Read more...]
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