How to Help Guests Feel Welcome in God’s House, Pt.5

4. Greet with a Smile.

Sometimes I like to pick on the Walmart greeters, let’s just say that not all Walmart Greeters are created equal. Some will smile and give a genuine, HI, HOW ARE YOU, THANK YOU FOR COMING TODAY, can I help you with anything? Others appear as if they just rolled out of bed into a jar of pickles, then slapped on a Walmart Apron.

When you go to a party where you hardly know anyone, you and I both know how great it is to have THAT ONE PERSON who notices you and sincerely welcomes you. They might say, “Hey man, so glad you came here today, let me know if you need anything.” It’s even better when they try to engage you in some light but genuine conversation, or they offer a cold beverage.

I believe we can do the same thing in our churches with the right kind of planning and preparation. We can welcome our guests with a smile, a genuine greeting like, I’M SO GLAD YOU CAME HERE TODAY. If you hand out any literature, make sure to include something that helps guests feel more engaged, like everything has been thought out for their benefit in order to create the most meaningful experience possible for them.