Replay: 388 Welcoming - where churches go wrong

This is a replay of one of your favourite episodes: one you have to get right as we begin the new year.First impressions matter, and churches often underestimate how much. Peter Blanch and Scott Sanders discuss how small changes can make a big impact in helping people feel seen, valued, and truly at home.The theological foundation for welcomingMistakes from not even thinking about it to overvaluing the newcomerMistakes of not thinking about what a new person needs to connect to churchMistakes of not thinking about the whole experience of welcomingWelcoming has an important two-way relationship with the rest of the church ecosystem, especially with the mission teamThinking through the building and how it worksThinking through the team and what you need0:00 – Introduction1:23 – Where churches get it wrong2:04 – Why Welcome People to Church4:18 – Where Do Churches Get Welcoming Wrong?6:01 – The danger of satisfactory15:05 – Not having a big enough team17:21 – Fixing the problem20:11 – Tool BoxSecret shopper checklistGospel Growth and Christian Community ebookReach Australia Digital (Helping you with branding and website)Community and Integration Workshop Part 1Community and Integration Workshop Part 2This episode was brought to you by KidswiseThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.What We DiscussTool BoxCredits