What Size Church Gets a Full Time Pastor?

Lately, I have been asking myself, “How big does a church need to be in order to merit a full time pastor?” I have heard a couple of different things, but I finally found something in writing.

Church Hospitality: The Parking Lot

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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

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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

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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

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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 [...]