New You: Your Congregation’s MakeoverEvery time a new year starts, we are inundated with tips and promises for how to make ourselves over: how to recreate ourselves into someone healthier, better looking, more prosperous than the year – or years Read more…
Tag: hospitality
The Five S’s of a Great Nursery. It’s been said that only two “programs” grow a church: Relevant, indigenous worship and excellent children’s programming. Children’s programming begins in the nursery. In today’s cultural climate, if your church is serious about reaching young families (or grandparents with local grandkids, for that matter), your nursery had better be “up to snuff” in the Five S’s – Staff, Safety, Sanitary, Security, and Sizzle. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris will help you and your congregation know what it takes to make a positive impression on young parents.
Advent and Christmas Planning It’s that time of year again. There’s a nip in the air (unless you live in Southern California) and the leaves are starting to turn. In just a few weeks gutters will be clogged with leaves Read more…
Over the past several decades, there’s been a lot of talk about seeker sensitivity in churches. From “Seeker Focused” to “Seeker Sensitive,” what’s the best way to be hospitable to guests? And can you do that without alienating those already attending the church? This episode will look at the ins and outs of the seeker sensitivity movement.