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...]
Some church greeters want ideas to say different things other than "Good morning." I've written some of these questions for church greeters here.The goal of these questions Conversational starters. Most of these are helpful in the small talk during the passing of the peace, or perhaps after the service is over.Not all of these are … [Read more...]
I asked some peers in some of my networking groups: Is there something more Church greeters can say than "Good morning?"What are some of your suggestions? Please comment on site and join the discussion. This was a response to a prior article:What do you say greeting church visitors? Some Greeting Options Here are some responses from my … [Read more...]
So you want to be a church greeter, but too embarrassed to say you are not sure what you are doing?Don't want to say something that would put you on this list of crazy things church greeters say?If you are a first time church greeter, here are ten things you need to know. 1. Honor your members and guests. Each church member and guest … [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...]
A common question I've begun to receive is What are some duties of the church hospitality team or committee? I've put together a list of potential hospitality duties or areas of focus that your team might want to consider.Your team members are the face of the Body of Christ to those God sends your way.Your task is to help your guests feel … [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...]
I have a twitter feed that watches for information on church greeters.Every Sunday, I seeJoy at serving as a church greeter Complaints about experiences with rude church greeters Sarcasm aimed at unprepared greeters at church Nervous greeters announcing how nervous they are. Comments that are generally inappropriate for church … [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...]
Are you prepared for to receive new church visitors at Christmas time?I want to give you 5 areas to consider improving your church welcome for your first time visitors when the come this Christmas Season. 1. Train Greeters Greeters can provide a warm handshake, helpful information and walk a guest to classes or the sanctuary if … [Read more...]
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