The churchgreeter is typically the first member of your church that a visitor meets. To your guest, the greeter is the “face” of the church, the prime representative, and has the enviable opportunity to personally mold your visitors’ first and possibly most lasting impression. Greetingvisitors at church is such an important part of the hospitality ministry of the church. ChurchGreeters are part of the ministry team and form part of the first impression that a visitor receives. Here are 10 tips for greeters. The ChurchGreeter Training Manual equips your team to confidently welcome guests and createa lasting first impression. This shareable manual outlines key responsibilities—from greeting newcomers and handing out resources to problem-solving and creatingawelcomingatmosphere. First impressions are not just important; they are crucial, especially when it comes to first time visitors. One Christian author writes that a person decides within the first 3–8 minutes whether they will return. How can we make the people in our church feel welcomed? Churchgreeters preach the sermon before the sermon. What they do and say can dramatically increase or decrease a guest's desire to return. A good churchgreeter can make your visitors feel welcome, relaxed and more comfortable.Dress the Part. Help your greeters stand out from the rest of your members. Provide them with a distinctive name tag or t-shirts that shows your visitors they are helpers.
