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GREETER
Greeters help churches put best foot forward
A firm
handshake and a warm smile can be such simple gestures, yet many church leaders
are finding they can also be powerful tools for getting newcomers to make
return visits. Visitors are more likely to return to a church if they are
genuinely welcomed.
First
impressions people have of a church are so important and that will determine
whether or not they come back or turn right around and leave. It’s vitally
important that they get a good, friendly greeting or welcome.
Welcome
additions
Greeters
welcome and assist all guests and members who enter the facilities. They open
doors and give directions. The church develops a rotation of available greeters
and sets up a schedule. Greeters work 30
minutes before and 15 minutes after the start of Mass.
A chance
to connect
This ministry doesn’t take a lot of training and it helps bring people into the church. It can also be used as a tool to get them connected once they join, and it’s a good way to get to know people.
