Before a service even begins, first-time guests usually decide whether they'll return to your church. This means church leaders need to create no-fail; practical ways to ensure a visitor's first impression is the best impression. Author Mark Waltz shares the strategies that work in his church--and takes "greeting" to a whole new level.
When guests feel valued, they will return. And when they do, they'll have the opportunity to experience Jesus' love. Let visitors know "You matter to God, so you matter to us."
Adapt these practical ideas to your church's unique setting, and it won't be long before everyone feels welcome: Learn how to create a church that's welcoming to guests with strategies on: ? developing senior leadership ? traffic flow ? the walk to the door ? to shake hands or not? ? directional signs or people? Address the philosophy, strategy and implementation of a ministry that welcomes first-time and returning guests. Gain sure-fire, practical ways to make the first impression the best impression.
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ISBN 0764427571 EAN 9780764427572 UPC 000000855731
Pages 144
Dimensions: Length: 8.8" Width: 5.9" Height: 0.4" Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Binding Trade Paper
PublisherGROUP PUBLISHING INC. #59
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I am currently working through this book with our first impressions person at Parkway. For us it is helping us see the church in a new light. It really isn't brain surgeon ideas...but it allows our teams to expand their sight with the church.
Sometimes people get comfortable or can't see the church larger than it currently is...this book is a great tool to open the eyes of your teams...
Also Mark is great and doing this stuff at one of the greatest churches to date...
"First Impressions" makes a lasting impression Jan 12, 2007
First Impressions - Creating WOW Experiences in Your Church is a very easy to read book that has a significant number of useful ideas which can be used and modified for use in the church environment. Many of the suggestions are common sense but not easy to implement. Using the suggestions will put you closer to the customer - in your church. To look at practices in the church from the point of view of customer service will not please all church goers, but it makes sense when we stop to think that everything we do at church "speaks" - it sends a message. Are we sending the messages we want to send by having that pile of clutter in the corner? When we great newcomers, do we immediately sign them up to serve on a committee? - it could scare people away. This book provides many ideas and observations worth considering. I do recommend this book to you.
A Welcome "Welcoming" Book Jan 4, 2007
Very helpful and many ideas on how to make your church more friendly to guests. I recommend it.
false impressions Jan 3, 2007
did not like the lead the book took in order to attract members. Kind of like making a christian holiday on a pagan holiday so person could still celebrate ocassion.
First Impressions:Creating Wow Experiences In Your Church Nov 9, 2006
I wish I had this book 20 years ago!! This is one of the best books I have read about the impact of first impressions in the church. Any ministry that is serious about attracting and keeping people coming to their church would be wise to invest in this book and implement the suggestions that fit your community. There are no frills here, just the nuts and bolts to get going and be successful in gathering in the end time harvest to the glory of God the Father.
