Beyond the First Visit
The Complete Guide to Connecting Guests to Your Church
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church Administration
| Author: | Gary L. McIntosh | ISBN: | 9781441200068 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | September 1, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Baker Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gary L. McIntosh |
| ISBN: | 9781441200068 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | September 1, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Baker Books |
| Language: | English |
All churches like to think that theirs is the friendliest in town. But do visitors see it that way? Church consultant Gary McIntosh invites readers to take a look at their church through the eyes of visitors and potential visitors. His starting point, grounded in an understanding of God as a "welcomer," is that churches should see those who enter their doors as not merely visitors, but as guests, and themselves as gracious hosts. This practical book offers sound advice on assessing and improving the ways in which churches attract people, welcome them, do follow-up, and bring them into the church family. It also offers suggestions for making a welcoming attitude part of the very fabric of the local church.
All churches like to think that theirs is the friendliest in town. But do visitors see it that way? Church consultant Gary McIntosh invites readers to take a look at their church through the eyes of visitors and potential visitors. His starting point, grounded in an understanding of God as a "welcomer," is that churches should see those who enter their doors as not merely visitors, but as guests, and themselves as gracious hosts. This practical book offers sound advice on assessing and improving the ways in which churches attract people, welcome them, do follow-up, and bring them into the church family. It also offers suggestions for making a welcoming attitude part of the very fabric of the local church.
