Visitors in Worship

By ministry_matters
Created on August 3rd, 2012

About This Bin

How do first-time visitors experience your worship services? Do they feel comfortable and know what to do? These articles offer insights and tips for making those visitors want to come back.

Articles John Q. Gets Red Carpet Treatment
- By John Q. Visitor
- Posted on May 2nd, 2011
Just as secret shoppers help retailers know what real customers are experiencing in their stores, John (or Jane) Q. Visitor offers the real view from the pew in congregations…
Articles Embracing Disability in Congregations
- By Amy Saffell
- Posted on April 27th, 2011
Although most of my days are filled with the busyness of a career and the joy of friends, family, and fun, part of having a disability for me has meant doctor’s…
Articles Welcoming “Time Share” Christians
- By Gil Rendle
- Posted on November 1st, 2008
With uncommon clarity, the Episcopal rector listened to the complaints from the leaders of the children's Christian education program. They were frustrated with curriculum that…
Articles A Christmas Prayer for Those Who Don't Go to Church
- By Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
- Posted on December 13th, 2011
Lord, I don't go to church much. I don't go at all . . . well, I go at Christmas. I'm home then. I feel drawn to it. I like the Christmas Eve service, the coolness of the…
Articles Top Ten for Welcoming Newcomers
- By Keith Anderson
- Posted on July 21st, 2011
Churches often define their success in welcoming newcomers by the number of people who become members of their church. At Redeemer we have shifted our focus to improving the…
Articles John Q. Goes Downtown
- By John Q. Visitor
- Posted on May 9th, 2011
Just as secret shoppers help retailers know what real customers are experiencing in their stores, John (or Jane) Q. Visitor offers the real view from the pew in congregations…
Articles Christmas Easter People
- By Ministry Matters
- Posted on December 15th, 2011
Chreaster isn't an actual word—it's made up—a portmanteau of Christmas and Easter. According to one of the online slang dictionaries, Chreaster means A person who…
Articles Welcoming Visitors with Children
- By Rita Hays
- Posted on February 1st, 2010
Jeff and Sally Wright are the parents of newborn baby Zack and they are visiting your church for the first time. Jeff and Sally may come away from their visit to your congregation …
Articles Helping Newcomers Feel at Home
- By Ministry Matters
- Posted on November 1st, 2008
Nine tips for Welcoming Visitors in Worship Accept and encourage casual attire. Do not ask visitors to stand and identify themselves. Seventy percent of new…
Articles People We Haven't Met Yet
- By Josh Mauney
- Posted on June 25th, 2012
In every successful business, we see a concept that is universal. Businesses that are successful and growing are making decisions based on people who don’t have their…