A church greeter I never met invaded my personal space.
An apathetic church greeter gave me a bulletin while talking to a friend.
A church greeter wore so much cologne that my eyes watered when standing in his presence. [Read more…] about How to Give Constructive Feedback to Your Church Greeters
It was a beautiful Sunday morning. The sun was bright, not a cloud in the sky, and our family makes a Sunday visit to a local church for the second time.
But a church greeter changed my attitude with an attempt at friendliness that went wrong. [Read more…] about Memo to Church Greeter: Don’t hug a guest!
Mother’s Day can be really awkward at church.
Being sensitive not only to to your members, but also your first time visitors, you’ll want to remove as many of those awkward possibilities on Mothers Day.
Out of a noble desire, church leaders desire to honor mothers and celebrate motherhood with announcements, particular prayers focused on mothers day, and even a sermon related to the qualities of an awesome mom.
How will you give a church welcome speech that would honor mothers?
[Read more…] about Mothers Day Church Greetings that Honor All Mothers
Several months ago, a church greeter kissed my wife.
Other church greeters failed to make eye contact.
We startled a church greeter by asking her a simple question
“Where is the middle school Sunday school class meeting?”
She didn’t know the answer and we created an awkward moment. [Read more…] about Church Greeter Tips: Show Respect for your Guests
You know that churches make all sorts of hospitality mistakes. You’ve probably experienced a few church hospitality errors first hand.
Over the last few months, I’ve compiled this list of 20 complaints shared on Twitter.
Read them and cringe. [Read more…] about 20 Church Hospitality Goofs and How You Can Avoid Them
I’ve updated the free church greeter training videos for 2014.
Some of the videos I first recorded in 2009 now look awful by today’s standards.
Technology has improved.
I’ve added new ones as well.
By signing up specifically for this list, I’ll send you 10 videos for training church greeters.
They are free and will come to you by email every 3 days for the next 30 days. [Read more…] about 10 Free Church Greeter Training Videos
