Build Relational Connections

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As the author, I get to hear various reasons why people buy  How to Welcome Church Visitors.Why are church hospitality committees looking to improve their hospitality ministry in their church by buying my book?Fear that a visitor to their church will come a few times and still not feel … [Read more...]

Highlights from ARIS 2008 Survey

The ARIS 2008 survey was carried out during February-November 2008 and collected answers from 54,461 respondents who were questioned in English or Spanish.The American population self-identifies as predominantly Christian but Americans are slowly becoming less Christian.86% of American … [Read more...]

Connecting Worship and Evangelism

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During January, I received a series of questions via Ask Evangelism Coach section.Because of travel engagements in 3 different countries during January, I'm just now responding (though I've been thinking about these for a while)A series of posts this week will focus on sharing these. It's … [Read more...]

3 Keys to Church Growth — Case Study

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Recently, in late July, I was in Volcán Panama, teaching evangelism training workshops at the mission base of Operation Mobilization Panama. Missionaries from 6 different countries had come to Volcán Panama for two months of working with the local church.To double up the use of the time, … [Read more...]

10 Practices to Welcome Church Visitors Part 2

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Miss part I?You can read 10 Practices to Welcome Church Visitors Part 1 by following that link.  Here are Common Practices 6-10. 6. “Secret Greeters” Some churches will go beyond simply training greeters for points of entry at the church, such as the front door.  A good idea is to … [Read more...]

10 Tips for Church Greeters

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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 … [Read more...]

Friday Finds

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Current Reading:I finished reading They like Jesus, but not the Church by Dan Kimball. It has a companion website to explore (www.theylikejesus.com). I enjoyed Dan's take on culture, and cultural exegesis. He does a great job of explaining our current culture and how the church should engage … [Read more...]

Church Hospitality Survey Assessment or Audit

One helpful tool for church hospitality committees and pastors is to do a Hospitality Audit with a church hospitality questionare.Use this church hospitality survey form as part of your regular church hospitality review.This will to help you evaluate how welcoming or visitor friendly your … [Read more...]