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David just talked with a first-time visitor who complained, “This church is not right for me because I don’t trust religion.” He told us, “Many people feel uneasy about religion Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: talking with people who don’t trust religion
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 Continue ReadingHow to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church
For this episode of The Transforming Church, we catch up with David as he is giving pop quizzes to young people streaming out of the sanctuary after any service on Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: David Gives Pop Quizzes
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 Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)
Embracing God’s Word means more than just reading it; it’s about fully welcoming it into our hearts and lives. This is exemplified in Psalm 34:8, which says, “Taste and see Continue ReadingEmbracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding