First impressions matter, and churches often underestimate how much. Peter Blanch and Scott Sanders discuss how small changes can make a big impact in helping people feel seen, valued, and truly at home.
- The theological foundation for welcoming
- Mistakes from not even thinking about it to overvaluing the newcomer
- Mistakes of not thinking about what a new person needs to connect to church
- Mistakes of not thinking about the whole experience of welcoming
- Welcoming has an important 2 way relationship with the rest of the church ecosystem, especially with the mission team
- Thinking through the building and how it works
- Thinking through the team and what you need
TOOL BOX
Gospel Growth and Christian Community ebook
Reach Australia Digital (Helping you with branding and website)
Community and Integration Workshop Part 1
Community and Integration Workshop Part 2
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