This video first went live in 2013, and yes — as several sharp-eyed viewers pointed out — I managed to forget one of my own tips while recording it.
(Let’s call that a “live demonstration” of what not to do.)
The good news? The principle still holds up, even if the video quality and my follow-through didn’t.
A fully refreshed Church Greeter Training Series is coming in early 2026 — with better lighting, updated lessons, and a coach who now follows his own advice.
Ten Tips for Church Greeters
Do you think church greeters need training?
If you said no, check out the the first segment of this short video. It may challenge you to think again.
Even if some of the comments in the video are made up, they are not out of the realm of experience either.
Most of these observations have come across my twitter feed in the last few weeks.
In fact, each week allows me a good laugh as people share their hospitality experiences (both the good and the bad).
Are you a first time church greeter?
The second part of this brief training video for church greeters gives you 10 useful tips you can put into place right away.
If you like it, give it a share.
Start or Refresh Your Church Greeter Team
Not sure where to begin with your church’s greeter ministry? Church Greeters 101 walks you through the process—from setting clear roles to training a friendly, dependable team.
You’ll discover proven ideas for meetings, role plays, and volunteer development that make hospitality simple to lead and easy to sustain.
Give your greeter team the tools they need to serve with joy every weekend.
If you purchase a copy of Church Greeters 101, I’ll give you a free hour of consulting if you wish to claim it. Simply email me your receipt.
Coaching Corner:
- If you were to add another important tip to this list of 10, what would it be? Share in the comments.
Join the Conversation
When these training videos first appeared on ChurchGreeterTraining.com, many church leaders and volunteers shared their insights, stories, and questions in the comments.
During the migration to EvangelismCoach.org, many of those original comments couldn’t be transferred.
Let’s start the conversation fresh — share one takeaway or idea that helped you today. What stood out to you, or what could you put into practice with your greeter team this week?