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.
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.
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Carey Nieuwhof did a great podcast interview with Greg Atkinson on looking for a church and it is well worth a listen. This quote really captured my ear: “What’s surprising to me about the factors Greg outlines is that they’re actually simple hospitality, people, and facility related things.” The key word there is SIMPLE. That …
In our family’s current journey of looking for a church, we empathize anew with Christian families that are new movers and have to find a new church on their own. I am re-discovering is the value of small talk when engaging your first time visitor. (Read these 20 Crazy Church Greeter Comments). Our church visit …
Visiting a church in a different tradition taught us three big lessons about church hospitality. We felt welcome as people, yet lost in the service. Let me coach your hospitality committee through three practical steps I learned.
Many churches have special events with the idea of “invite a friend” or to open up their church to the neighborhood. As a church leader, here is a tip to getting a free or nearly free hospitality assessment.
Imagine a church meet and greet where it’s a game: Who’s come the furthest to get here? First Presbyterian Church in Branson MO greeted their church visitors this way when I was there on a visit in 2007. Because its a tourist town, they have plenty of visitors to church who come for the one …
