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...]
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...]
Listen in as one church tells the story of getting their Christmas events out to a few thousand people during a town Christmas event.I interview Kevin Cunningham, outreach pastor of a church in Nashua New Hampshire, a town of about 80,000. Christmas OutreachEach year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the city turns Main Street into a … [Read more...]
Have there been members of your church who dropped out this year?Maybe they just stopped coming and your not sure why.Christmas events at your church provide you with an excellent opportunity to reach out to these inactive members once again.Here is how you can do this. 1. Look over your list of inactive people. These could be … [Read more...]
Many people check out a church's website or Facebook page prior to visiting your church at Christmas.If you are having special events at Christmas to attract new church visitors, ask yourself these questions while at your church website:What time is your Christmas Eve Service? What should I expect on Christmas Eve? Is there childcare … [Read more...]
Christmas is an ideal time to attract people into your churchby hosting Advent activities, reaching out into the community, and making your church more inviting.Don't miss the opportunities to introduce people to Christ this Christmas.As you celebrate and announce the birth of Christ, don't forget to also proclaim the resurrection … [Read more...]
Today's Guest Article is from Steve Fogg: Clear and Simple.He is a blogger from Australia, focused on communications and PR for churches. I first found Steve through a Blog Carnival on OurChurch.comWhile I'm away on vacation, there will be a few guests posts this week.This list is an awesome compilation of factors that you can address … [Read more...]
Imagine that you are a lay person in your congregation (many of you are).Your pastor calls you on Thursday and says We are preparing the church bulletin.Would you like to be our liturgist and give the welcome speech on Sunday? Your heart races, the mouth goes dry. You think: Me? I have to say something in front of all those … [Read more...]
Tonight I was asked by a guy in our church to be a "Greeter" which means I'd shake people's hands as they come in. (Twitter user) Being a greeter is much more than shaking hands as people walk in the door of your church during worship services.So many churches simply recruit warm bodies to fill the role of church greeter without … [Read more...]
For churches that have considered and want to implement using nametags, today's post gives you some thoughts about how to make and use nametags in church. 1. Preprint church name tags for your regular attendees One church set up two large registration areas.One has preprinted tags for regular attendees and blank name tags for first-time … [Read more...]
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