How to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church

A roaming greeter helps create an environment where longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved

A welcoming church is one that embodies biblical hospitality—an environment where both longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved. In his book Becoming a Welcoming Church, Thom S. Rainer identifies a key role called the “roaming greeter,” someone who assists newcomers from the moment they arrive until they are comfortably seated. Below, you’ll find practical steps, biblical Continue reading How to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church

The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

Visitors are often ignored at a friendly church.

As a roaming greeter in the hospitality team, David has the unique privilege of talking with dozens to hundreds of visitors every week. He considers each one to be a divine appointment. And he considers each one a friend that he doesn’t know yet. But he only has a few seconds to make meaningful contact with each one. In this Continue reading The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

God-given dominion for self, family, community, church

By following this godly order of dominion over self, family, community, and then church, men can fulfill their God-given roles, build strong families, positively impact their communities, and serve faithfully in the church.

The Bible provides a clear and intentional framework for dominion in a man’s life: self, family, community, and then church. This order reflects God’s design for building strong, God-honoring men who can positively impact the world around them. True leadership begins with the individual. A man who desires to lead effectively must first learn to steward his own life, cultivating Continue reading God-given dominion for self, family, community, church

Embracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding

By embracing God's Word and allowing it to guide our thoughts and actions, we not only grow closer to Him but also become instruments of His love and grace to those around us.

Embracing God’s Word means more than just reading it; it’s about fully welcoming it into our hearts and lives. When we embrace the Scriptures, we open ourselves to God’s voice, letting His wisdom shape and guide us. This act of embracing builds a deeper, personal connection with God, helping us grow in faith and align our lives with His perfect Continue reading Embracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding

Paul’s Prayers (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)

The Apostle Paul and some of his coworkers gather to give prayers for Christians like you.

This study looks at the prayers of the Apostle Paul found in his letters to early Christian communities. Paul’s prayers show his deep love for the believers and his commitment to God’s work in their lives. They highlight themes like gratitude, faith, love, and God’s faithfulness. By exploring the background and purpose of each prayer, we aim to understand Paul’s Continue reading Paul’s Prayers (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)