Tag: Newcomers

The art of Christmas greeting

  Signs, children’s decorations, and spontaneity. We’ve taken the best ideas from research and experiences to create a welcoming check list this Christmas season.

Sending signals of unwelcome

What are the fourteen obstacles that can make some people bypass your church or not return after their first visit? Eric Seiberling provides a checklist.

Serving a cup of chaos

Is your ‘coffee hour’ a formal family gathering or an free-wheeling entry point for newcomers?