Liturgy Guide Examples
A Companion to the Divine Liturgy from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in San Francisco
Welcome Ministry
Guest Follow-Up
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 »
Welcome Ministry Checklist
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 »
The Digital Guest Book
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 »