Store Code: TT02
Format(s): Microsoft Word
Type: Training Tool
Price: $14.95
Format(s): Microsoft Word
Type: Training Tool
Price: $14.95
Training ThemeConnecting Newcomers
Train your leaders to make your church a more welcoming and connected place.
Topics: | Assimilation, Community, Connecting, Growth, numerical, Multiplication, Recruiting members, Visitors |
Filters: | Coach, Director, Group Leader, Pastor, Train |
Purpose: | Evangelism |
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Date Added: | January 30, 2006 |
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One of the most important activities of the church is to draw in people from the outside—whether believers or those who may have never been involved in the church before. This theme, Connecting Newcomers, helps evaluate how welcoming your church is and gives you tools to improve. Helpful topics include: how to foster hospitality on Sunday mornings among regular worship attenders, how to make sure people are not overlooked, and how to encourage membership to cultivate commitment.
INTERVIEWWilling to Commit
with Reggie McNeal
How to tap into the needs of newcomers
Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 15:1-2
ASSESSMENTS
Welcome Check-up
How does our congregation measure up?
Acts 16:14-15; Matthew 5:13-14
by Stephen C. Butler
Making It Official
Why joining a church makes biblical sense
1 Corinthians 12:25-27; Psalm 84:1-4
by Bob Putman and Herbert Hage
CASE STUDIES
Can This Class Become More Welcoming?
From stagnation to vitality
Acts 4:32; 1 John 3:18-20
by Don Michael McDonald
The Fringe Ministry Leader
Will responsibility deepen commitment?
Ephesians 4:14-16; 1 Timothy 3:1-13
by Richard Doebler
Dangerous Mix
Keeping newcomers away from disgruntled members
Titus 3:9-11; Colossians 4:5
by Richard Doebler
DEVOTIONALS
From Outsiders to Insiders
The basis is our common bond in Christ
Romans 12:9-10
by Steven D. Mathewson
No Charter for Comfort
Jesus commissioned the church to shake up the world
Philippians 2:3-4
by James D. Berkley
HOW-TO ARTICLES
Culture of Hospitality
4 ways to welcome visitors
Hebrews 13:2; Luke 7:44-47
by Merle Mees
Filling the Cracks
How to make a personal connection with newcomers
Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 3:14
by Dave Wilkinson
Points of Entry
How many doors does our church have?
1 Peter 4:9-10; Matthew 25:31-46
by Lyle Schaller
ACTIVITY
Who Is Our Target?
3 questions to match our church strengths
by Wayne Schmidt
RESOURCES
Further Exploration
6 resources to strengthen your newcomer ministry
Sample Retreat Schedule
How to use Building Church Leaders at a weekend retreat.
Total number of pages - 17
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