4 Ways Preaching Can Boost Worship Attendance
…article written for Preaching Rocket. Related Resources Be the Welcoming Church, a Lewis Center video tool kit resource 5 Lessons for Better Preaching by Charley Reeb 4 Tips for Preaching…
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5 Keys to Great Online Worship Hospitality
…by permission. The book is available at Cokesbury and Amazon. Related Resources Be the Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit “Dream Big to Reach New People,” a Leading Ideas Talks podcast…
Who is Looking for a Church Home?
…Related Resources 4 Clues for Inviting Others to Church Effectively by Doug Powe Create New Entry Points by Doug Powe and Jasmine Smothers Be the Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit…
5 Reasons Millennials are Drawn to Mainline Churches
…welcoming communities of faith. I know from firsthand experience with ministries across mainline traditions that our congregations have a lot to offer younger people. God has equipped you to minister…
7 Mindset Shifts that Can Reshape Your Church’s Future
…lead the way in the practices of welcoming hospitality, radical inclusion, and bold justice. Whom are you being called to empower and with whom are you being called to create…
Church Childcare Programs: Income Generators or Missional Opportunity?
…these greeters will learn the names of the children and their parents and become a familiar, welcoming presence. As the initial point of contact, they can be important ambassadors between…
5 Practices for Fruitful Congregations in a Post-Attractional Era
…ideas of doing things “differently.” Teaching people to “do things our way” must be intermixed with “learning new things” from others. Doing ministry “for” becomes doing ministry “with.” Welcoming the…
6 Ways to Create a Guest-Friendly Worship Service
…Judson Press, www.judsonpress.com. Related Resources Making Outsiders Feel like Insiders by Molly Phinney Baskette 50 Ways to Welcome New People, a free Lewis Center Resource Be the Welcoming Church Video…
Leading Faithfully in the Public Square
…immigration, our response the next Sunday was to read every passage in the Bible addressing the issue of welcoming the stranger. It was a way of solidly grounding our political…
Imagining a Hybrid Future
…you’re preaching, when you’re welcoming folks and thanking them for being there, you have to talk to both the camera and to the people sitting in the pews or the…
5 Lies We Like to Tell About Church Growth
…Edition by Dan Hotchkiss If Churches Can Change, They Can Grow by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Ten Misconceptions about Church Vitality and Growth by Eugene A. Blair Be the Welcoming…
5 Key Practices for Building a High-Trust Culture
…space that is open, hospitable, welcoming, and safe. People are much more trusting when you have taken time to consider their safety, security, and needs in the environment in which…
Is Your Parking Lot Helping or Hurting Your Church?
…and don’t come inside. Ensure your parking lot communicates that your church is welcoming and open for one and all! On a related note, have you ever stopped to consider…
Engaging Millennials in Small Groups Requires Constant Adaptation
…a Leading Ideas Talks podcast featuring Scott Chrostek Welcoming Millennials by Preserving Their Anonymity by Scott Chrostek 5 Keys to Cultivating an Environment Irresistible to Emerging Generations by Scott Chrostek…
4 Tools the Pandemic Has Uncovered for Special-Needs Ministry
…make worship and discipleship accessible for the whole congregation. This is a remarkable achievement. It has required intentionality, flexibility, creativity, and compassion. For churches hoping to become more welcoming to…
5 Things to Avoid and 5 Things to Accent at Your Christmas Eve Service
Barry Howard names some dos and don’ts to help make your Christmas Eve service meaningful and welcoming. A festive and effective Christmas Eve service, he says, can go a long…
Tackling Tough Topics in Church
…church, it creates an unwelcoming environment for anybody who’s truly struggling with problems. Elizabeth Hagan: I totally agree. It starts with the leadership. Nadia Bolz-Weber says, “We lead from our…
What to Do When People Leave Your Church
…God will bring. This article originally appeared on RonEdmondson.com and is reposted here by permission. Related Resources The Failure-Tolerant Leader by Robert Schnase Be the Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit…
Helping Families Embrace the Importance of a Church Funeral
…worship screens gives church leaders more influence over the content of the worship service. Welcoming the stranger Church funerals also give congregations an opportunity to “welcome the stranger,” in that…
Saying Goodbye in the Sermon
…or its members, preachers would do well to consider ways of addressing them in worship. But while all of our traditions have rituals for welcoming new members and new ministers,…
8 Strategies for Reaching and Developing Gen Z
…change and inclusivity. By implementing the ministry recommendations outlined in this article, the church can bridge the generational gap and create a vibrant, welcoming community for young adults. By adapting…
Creating a Safe Space for Holy Work with Children
…when the children arrive. Practicing presence Once we are ready, we show up and practice the gift of presence by greeting children at the door, welcoming them to the space,…
The Hidden Impact of Rural Churches: An In-Depth Interview with Bob Jaeger and Rachel Hildebrand
…be overstated as far as welcoming visitors into the congregation or community partners. When we think about church buildings, I know that there are any number of church buildings in…
The Stone Soup Recipe for Vital Small Church Worship
…the worship guide. Bales of hay from the field outside were stacked as an altar and decorated lavishly for a Thanksgiving celebration. The narthex became a welcoming living room. Some…
Equip Your People to Invite
…reprinted from The Senior Pastor’s Guide to Reaching More People (Church Fuel, 2018). Used by permission. Download this free resource now. Related Resources Be The Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit,…
Top “Leading Ideas“ Articles of 2022
…congregation should take to assure that their worship is accessible and welcoming to those not in the building. Read more now. One Invitation Away from Returning Are there folks in…
7 Suggestions for Reaching More People this Christmas
…a prime time for welcoming those who don’t normally attend church. As Rev. Mack Strange has written, “On Christmas Eve, it’s as if the world stops and looks at the…
4 Ways to Expand the Reach of Small Groups
…cases, this maintains the integrity of the group’s identity and purpose, while keeping a focus on reaching others. 2. Create a more welcoming narrative. If you’ve ever been a guest…
Relationships are the Key Ingredient in Successful Outreach
…discipleship modeled after Jesus. Related Resources Be The Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit 4 Characteristics of Biblical Evangelism by Doug Powe Friendship as a Means of Discipleship by Greg Moore…
Positioning Your Church for Growth in a New Season of Ministry
…4 Truths About Ministry Revealed by the Pandemic by Tom Berlin What to Watch in 2022 by Doug Powe and Ann A. Michel Be the Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit…
