IMANI GREETER MINISTRY
December 1, 2008 by Phyllis Grayson
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Hello Greeters of Imani,
Blogging will be a great way for us to communicate with each other in regards to this ministry. Examples, absences, concerns or issues regarding the greeter ministry, switches in regards to absences, etc. We can also send an encouraging word to a fellow greeter when they are sick, traveling or just need to be encouraged in the Lord on any particular day.
I will be sending you all a link to join my friends list.
"Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" - Eph. 6:10
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Ideas & Resources for Outreach-Oriented Church Leadership
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Making Newcomers Feel Welcome
Have you ever walked into a new church and felt completely invisible?
That's how my wife and I felt a few years ago when we attended a large church in a new city. Upon arriving we were politely handed a bulletin, but no one seemed interested in talking to us. People in the church were friendly with each other, but it felt like we couldn't break into their group. We probably could have done more to get involved, but after we stopped going I wasn't surprised to hear that the church's numbers had been declining for years.
This week's best-selling resource, A Welcoming Church, is designed to help you ensure that this doesn't happen in your congregation. When people step through the doors of your church, do everything possible to embrace them and make them feel welcome.
For the Kingdom,
Drew Dyck
Outreach & Evangelism Today Editor
To reply to this newsletter: Outreach@ChristianityToday.com
Resources
A Welcoming Church
BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Equip your church leaders with these seven handouts that will help them see how well they welcome and nurture newcomers.
Assessment Pack
A Welcoming Church
Make sure the people who visit want to return.
Store Code: AP05
Format(s): Microsoft Word
Price: $9.95
Topics:
Assimilation, Evangelism, New members, Newcomers, Outreach, Seekers, Unchurched, Visitors & guests
Filters:
Elder, Evangelism, Greeter, Outreach, Pastor, Usher
Purpose:
Evangelism
References:
Acts 2:47 , Romans 15:7 , 1 Corinthians 2:5
Date Added:
August 21, 2003
Elder Mike Watkins 598 days ago