Why I Am A Church Hopper
I’m a church hopper. I’ll admit it. I try out a new congregation every single weekend, and I make no apologies for it. Nah, not that kind of church hopper…you know, the one that switches membership more...
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Creating a “Whole Church” Hospitable Culture
There is a danger that lurks just beyond a healthy guest services team. You can invite the right volunteers to serve on the team, provide excellent training so they understand the why behind the what, and...
Flashback Friday: You Don’t Have To Be The Best
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Alert reader and fellow Summit Pastor Josh Navey sent me this article...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Q&A: Where Do I Start First?
Q: There are two areas that are on my heart right now. We have a “New Guest” area where people can get information, sign-up for different events, etc. I don’t think we are doing a...
Seven Practical Ways to Prep for Fall
Yes, it’s currently blazing hot in most parts of the country. But fall will be here before we know it, and with cooler weather comes an attendance surge for most churches. Families are returning from...
Need An Inexpensive Option for Team Training?
One of the most frequently-asked questions I hear has to do with resources for volunteer team training. That’s one of the primary reasons we put together The Gospel Is Offensive: Five Plumb Lines for Guest Services. In...
Flashback Friday: Your Policies Are Dumb
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! I am a long-time, loyal customer to a particular bank. I won’t...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Stonegate Fellowship (Midland, Texas)
Each month, we revisit a series of posts called Guest Services Road Trip. We’ll travel the country from the comforts of our couches, interviewing leaders who are in the trenches of ministry. Do you have an idea for GSRT...
