Church Greeters are part of the ministry team and form part of the firstimpression that a visitor receives. Here are 10 tips for greeters. ‘Firstimpressions are …,’ well, you know the saying! Greeters are usually the first people the congregation encounters as they enter the Church. Often weary from a week’s work and many troubles, a Greeter’s warm welcome and smile can make all the difference! Treat the ministry as a major ministry of the church. In some churches, the greeters’ ministry has second-class status. Those churches that are highly effective in retaining first-time guests understand the importance of this ministry. These volunteers will transform your ministry from cold and distant to warm and welcoming, encouraging guests to return. How is your greeters’ ministry doing? The church greetersministry is essential for every church. Because your congregation needs to feel a welcoming community. A church greeterministry spreads hospitable people throughout the entire church as part of an effective firstimpressionsministry. MISSION: Greeters provide a welcoming firstimpression for guests, greeting them with a smile. At a deeper level, the greetingministry is a ministry for Christ and encompasses the believers revealing Christ’s love to others, in order to draw others to God’s salvation and to the Church.
