Category: OP – Outreach Department

Greeting as Ministry Charles Arn How the usher/greeter’s role fits into the ministry of the church. Phillip Johnson, one of […]

Let’s Build a Visitation Program By J. Hyles In reading the Book of Acts, one of the most impressive things […]

7 Ideas for Effective Church Guest Follow Up Jonathan Howe As we’ve talked with ministry leaders from around the country, […]

What the Unchurched See Thom S. Rainer Put yourself in the shoes of the first-time visitor to our church. Exodus […]

Welcoming Guests With Intentionality By Ken Walker The average church thinks of itself as friendly even when that welcoming attitude […]

Welcome First Time Guests But Focus Follow Up On Second Time Guests By Gary L. McIntosh As church leaders, we […]

The Friendliness Factor Thom Rainer Performance evaluations are commonplace in most companies. Employees are normally reviewed on an annual basis and […]

Attracting the Outsiders Don Cousins Take a low-pressure approach to non-traditional visitors. Hebrews 13:2 Churches receive visitors from two groups: […]

10 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Guests Thom S. Rainer If you attend a church regularly, you’ve probably noticed the […]

The Sunday Sneeze: Making the Most for First Time Guests Jonathan Malm Have you ever been caught sneezing in a […]