Next to personal evangelism, Church Hospitality is arguably one of the most important ministries of the local church. So many churches fail in this ministry of kindness. I’ve collected nearly 100 of these articles in a download resource for sale. Visit How To Welcome Church Visitors for information about this ebook
Next to Personal Evangelism, Church Hospitality is arguably one of the most important ministries of the local church. So many churches fail in this ministry of kindness.
Visitor follow-up is one of the most important parts of your hospitality ministry. When someone visits for the first time, they need clear and caring next steps. Let me show you six practical ways to follow up on first time church visitors and share simple templates you can use this week to improve visitor retention.
What happens after a first-time guest visits your church? Your follow-up letter can influence whether they return. I share four real-life examples that reveal what works—and what misses the mark—so your next visitor feels valued and invited back for more.
A church can have greeters, signage, visitor parking, and gifts yet still miss real welcome. This first-time visit story shows how strong systems failed without a living vision. Use it with your team to renew purpose, notice new people, and invite them back. Finish with the Coaching Corner and a concrete next step.
Looking for Bible verses on welcoming the stranger? These 14 Scriptures remind us that hospitality is part of our faith. Use them in your greeter ministry devotionals or hospitality team meetings to encourage a Christ-centered welcome for guests and members alike. Includes a free downloadable list for easy reference and sharing.
Pastors can refresh their church’s vision for hospitality in less than five minutes. Learn how short reminders and sermon moments can reawaken your congregation to welcome guests with warmth and purpose—and discover new ways to strengthen your church hospitality team.
Have you been asked to give the welcome greeting at church? These five tips will help you prepare what to say, think like a first-time visitor, and keep your greeting personal and prayerful. Includes a short reflection guide to help you write your own welcome for Sunday.
If you were the first time visitor in a church, would you want to be introduced publicly to a group of people you didn't know, hadn't met, and may not see again?
Your own answer to that question may give you a clue as why that is a bad idea.
Your church hospitality team helps guests experience the love of God through warm, genuine service. As you strengthen your hospitality program, consider these key focus areas and practical duties that shape a welcoming, caring church environment.
Discover practical examples of what greeters can say to first-time church visitors, from simple one-liners to heartfelt introductions. Use these real-life greetings and coaching tips to help your team create a warm first impression that helps guests feel noticed and valued.
The ministry of church ushers supports the entire hospitality system of your church. From greeting guests to managing the worship flow, ushers help people experience a meaningful encounter with God. Explore their biblical foundation, duties, and training ideas to strengthen your usher ministry.
Coaching pastors to build stronger hospitality ministries: why and how to evaluate your church’s welcome systems regularly so guests feel at home and teams stay mission-focused.
44 Scriptures that might be useful in a Father's Day Sermon or Message. Think about your church visitors on Father's Day
Will they hear the gospel clearly that day? Will the gospel impact their life? Will the sermon and worship experience leave your visitors wanting to come back next week and bring a friend?
As you plan for this year's celebration of Mother's Day at your church, here are 7 things you can do to prepare your church beforehand.
What are some steps you can take to restart a failing welcome ministry for your church visitors? Read these tips to help your disorganized hospitality ministry get going again.
Mother’s Day is the third most attended church day in the U.S., just behind Christmas and Easter.
Let some of these Bible Verses shape your prayer and preparation as you prepare your sermon.
Your church can make an eternal difference in the life of your Christmas first-time visitors -- if you can help them come back on a regular basis.
Make a great first impression.
What does it take to lead a volunteer ministry team in the area of church hospitality?
What makes for a great leader of a church hospitality team?
Or, what makes a great leader of the church greeter team?
Are you a new leader in your church’s hospitality or welcome ministry?
This on-demand class will help you get started in preparing for the upcoming season of welcome.
Four areas for leadership teams to pray for your church hospitality work of the ministry.
You can easily spend 30 minutes a week in prayer as part of improving your welcome ministry.
Churches of all size know the importance of your greeter volunteers. This might include the ushers, parking hosts, and connection center teams.
If you are a new church greeter, check out these ten quick tips to help you serve well your first day.
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being “This needs definite work”… 5 being “We rock at this”) rate your church's greeting and guest services practices:
Your church visitor will have an invisible list in their head that they will use to evaluate your congregation. As a leader of hospitality and welcome ministry, what can you do about that list?
The gospel should be offensive, not your church members or a lackadaisical hospitality ministry.
Your hospitality ministry in the church is one of the most important factors in the experience of first time visitors that will influence their personal decision to come back to your church.
Five body language observations that can help your church greeters detect first-time church visitors
