Church Development
Church Hospitality: The Parking Lot
I am putting together a list of things that help make church parking lots inviting places. Do you have any ideas to share? Here is what I have so far:
Church Hospitality: Greeting the Regulars
Our church had greeters at the main entrance, but we did not have a greeter at the entrance where our Sunday School crowd enters the sanctuary. So, is there a need for greeting the ‘regular’ crowd? Here is why I think the answer is an absolute yes!
Church Hospitality Tip: Park Lovingly
Parking lovingly is easy to do, and it is a ministry of hospitality to others. This article also explains how to determine how many parking spaces you need at your church.
Church Hospitality Suggestion: Effective Greeters
It is important to involve newcomers in the life of your church quickly. When people come to church, it is important that they feel at home. People want to feel like they are part of the family. There is a simple way to get people involved that I think is often overlooked. Ask newcomers to [...]
Advice from a Leading Church Consultant
Bill Easum, of Easum, Bandy, and Associates, has joined the blogging world! Easum is a heavy hitter in the world of church consulting. His coaching has helped many churches and pastors rethink how they do ministry. I have been lucky enough to attend an Easum/Bandy event, and I have benefited from several of their publications. [...]
