They had a problem. A BIG problem.
More than nine out of ten first-time visitors who walked through the door never returned. It was like their visitors walked in, took a quick look around, and maybe even kicked the tires and hung out for worship, but once they left the building, their sentiments were, “Cross that church […]
Had a great time at the mall recently. The wife gave me a dollar to spend in the arcade. Skeeball is certainly in heaven. And, in total abandonment of my normal aversion to sugar, I and my wife indulged in a chocolate chip double doozie at Great American Cookies.
Now I have very good peripheral […]
For the week of June 06, 2005
Hospitality Starts in the Parking Lot
By: Tom Bandy
We all know that hospitality ministries are really important for church growth. The problem is that most churches start the hospitality too late. Seekers are more and more timid about coming to the church. I do not have statistics … but […]
More guests will show up at worship on Christmas Eve than at any other time of the year. This is a prime opportunity.
So how does your church showcase hospitality for Christmas Eve? Are you intentional in your preparation? It is a lot tougher to identify and connect with guests on Christmas Eve due to […]
My wife and I went on our first cruise. It was a well oiled machine. They were prepared for serving meals to 2800 people. “Free” ice cream almost 24/7! A staff member always in sight to make your experience great. A highlight was the towel art on our bed each evening which was in […]
There is a fundamental flaw in the church of the early 21st century. We have identified it quite clearly, but talk is inadequate. As the old GI Joe commercial went, knowing is half the battle. That’s great, but there’s another half to go.
What’s the issue? Commercialization of the Church. How did we go from […]
Think about times you’ve been embarrassed. What was the context? How did you feel?
It wasn’t good, was it? Being embarrassed is a terrible feeling. When I’m embarrassed, I’m tempted to turn around and run. And that’s what I see from you too!
I hang out at a coffeehouse where there’s great service and lively conversation. […]
Several years ago, I wrote the following Christmas Eve fantasy account. It was a compilation of some of the Christmas Eve hospitality practices that I’ve experienced in churches I’ve led as well as some things that I’ve seen in other churches. Since it was published, I’ve heard of several churches who have taken on […]
The majority of churches in North America have been experiencing over a decade of decline or plateau. Often, common sense prevails and church leaders will endeavor to put church growth plans into place that will grow their church on a slow, and yet consistent, basis. The fact is, though, churches rarely grow slowly and […]
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