STAY IN TOUCH

1.  Create a Welcoming Experience

There are not many things as awkward for a church visitor as to be ignored or to be overwhelmed with attention. Everyone wants to be greeted but not everyone is comfortable being inundated with unwelcome attention.

Try to remember that most people who visit a church are looking for something – time with God. They might be exploring the Christian faith for the first time or checking to see if the church culture is a good fit. Regardless, it is important to make the experience as positive as possible.

There is a tender balance between creating a welcoming experience and an awkward one.  But, with socially skilled people and a little training it can be done.

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CORE VALUES

2.  Care for Church Members

3.  Provide Opportunities to Serve

Church members are one of thekey customer groups in a church.  Understanding their unique needs and ensuring their needs are met – within the scope of the vision – is critical to church growth.

For example, if the church has volunteer opportunities, make sure the application and communication process is a good experience. Or if a volunteer is given a job or responsibility, try to make sure they know what is expected of them and have what they need to do their job. The goal is to provide the support for their needs.

Having said that, there are people who sometimes make unreasonable demands for things that don’t line up with the vision or strategy of the church and can be difficult to deal with. I had a pastor friend once say he would respond to this kind of person with “either love me or leave me but don’t stay here and fight me…” Some people are unreasonable and you need to just let them move on.

It is unfortunate, but true, that we we are a consumer driven society and people are naturally drawn to an aesthetically appealing environment. People like to be proud of where they worship so providing an environment that is comfortable, clean and orderly is important.  Paying attention to things like clean, stocked restrooms, clean glass surfaces and freshly vacuumed carpeting can go a long way in creating a comfortable atmosphere for members and guests.

4.  Proper Management of Church Resources

God provides financial resources to churches and there is responsibility that comes with managing those resources.

Churches that are good stewards of ministry funds, and are diligent with their budgeting processes, are better prepared financially for the needs of expanding facilities, updating equipment and other necessities to operate a church.

There needs to be good oversight and management of God’s money!

God’s money is the most important money in the world to manage well!  Being a good steward of ministry funds is an important responsibility of the call.