Thankful for Dedicated Leaders

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What if we called a meeting of leaders in our church and we walked in to find an empty meeting room? Without people serving in leadership, our churches would not be able to organize effectively for ministry. This was exactly what Isaiah predicted for Jerusalem and Judah in my Bible reading today. Isaiah proclaimed that [...]


Photographers, Janitors, and Greeters – Oh My!

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This post examines three duties that Disney World gives to all of its employees, and how these duties could strengthen hospitality in our churches if all Christians were to accept them as well.


Volunteer Expiration Dates

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Expiration dates are on all sorts of things and for good reasons. We can find them on loaves of bread, gallons of milk, and egg cartons. Expiration dates are on our driver’s licenses, professional certifications, and even the President of the United States. Here’s how expiration dates can keep our churches fresh!


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!