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Welcome Materials – folder, inserts, a-frame, and banners – introduced at the Biennial National Clergy Laity Congress held in Boston in July 2018. Powerpoint slide decks for twelve 90-minute “Basics of Orthodoxy” classes that can be adapted for your own catechism and re-catechism program. A Metropolis of San Francisco parish… Read more »
Over the summer our Ministry released a new offering–a customizable suite of welcome materials to support parish welcome ministry. Writing, designing and investing in a welcome packet, banner, or other signage takes a significant investment of time and resources, so it’s helpful to have your audience and goals in mind… Read more »
It is essential to try to connect with guests during their visit and truly see coffee hour as a ministry opportunity. The next step is to have an action plan for follow-up. Research shows that following up with guests within two days of their visit significantly increases the likelihood that they… Read more »
Recruit volunteers to serve as greeters for Sunday mornings and other service. Define responsibilities (i.e. what time to arrive by, what to hand out) and create a schedule and a substitution system. Provide training as needed (i.e. how to answer difficult questions). Create a Welcome Packet for visitors to take away… Read more »
This creative solution for visitor sign-in comes to us from St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle, Washington. Whether your guest book is paper or digital, remember to connect with guests during their visit and look for meaningful ways to follow up in the coming week. CHALLENGE: We had a paper guest book for… Read more »