Idea of the Week – THREE

Have a rota of church members to be on the door each Sunday as ‘Greeters’. Not simply people who give out the books, but those in your congregation who are friendly and confident in welcoming people they don’t know. Having someone who’s only job is to greet people, without being distracted by giving out books, putting up hymn numbers, or any of the other pre-service tasks could make a big difference to someone attending for the first time.

Idea of the Week – TWO

Get a group together to do a visual check of your church grounds. This need not be a long or complicated process, but a simply check to ensure the outside of your premises look well cared for and inviting. Just weeding regularly and checking your noticeboard is up-to-date can make a big different to how your church is perceived by the community.

Idea of the Week – ONE

During the notices each week include items about your church’s involvement in the wider community. This will help church members know more of your church’s impact and make it more likely they will talk to others about your church.