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(COME) Commission on Membership
and Evangelism
• Mission Statement: It is our desire to enlarge the Body of Christ bringing people into the presence of God by; evangelizing the lost, edifying the saved, ministering to the needs of the people and being a presence in the community. We will continue to provide support to the various ministries of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
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How to Become a How to Become a “People Friendly”“People Friendly”
Church Church
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It Begins With The
Attitude!
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BE CAREFUL OF YOUR ATTITUDE!!
*YOUR BODY LANGUAGE
*YOUR TONE OF VOICE
*YOUR WAY OF RESPONDING
ARE ALL PART OF THE ATTITUDE.
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Our Attitudes play an essential part
In the Life of the Church!
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BE MINDFUL
OF HOW WE TALK TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY! OF HOW WE TREAT THEM!THAT HOW WE TREAT OUR CHURCH
MEMBERS CAN BE AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE MAY TREAT OUR GUEST.
THAT OUR GUESTS ARE WATCHING US!
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Our attitudes should be the same as that of Christ Jesus
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Philippians 2:1-51) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentiveof love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2) complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3) Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. 4) Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5) Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness….He humbled himself and became obedient to death--even death on a cross!”
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He without sin among you, let him cast the first stone
John 8:7
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WHEN YOU HAVE A “CHRIST” LIKE
ATTITUDE
• YOU HAVE THE RIGHT MIND SET
• YOU ARE MORE PLEASANT
• YOU ARE MORE CONSIDERATE
• YOU ARE MORE OF A PARTICIPANT
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LET’S SET THE ATMOSHPERE
FOR MORNING WORSHIP SERVICEFOR THE PREACHED WORDFOR PEOPLE COMING IN WITH
CONCERNS, PROBLEMS, ISSUES,
SICKNESS, SHACKLES & YOLKES
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BECAUSE WE ARE THE SPIRITUAL HOSPITAL!
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Three Aspects of becoming a “People Friendly” Church
• The Invitation
• The Welcome
• The Follow-Up
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The InvitationThe Invitation
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Identify the Entry Points
• At Work• At School• At various Businesses• At Shopping Centers• At Grocery Stores• At Recreational locations
• At Home!
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When Inviting
Always keep the “customer” in mind. *Address the people’s need
Use your local print media liberally. *Weekly papers (call & price how much
ads will be and budget)
*Yellow pages (Include worship times and
a map in your Yellow Pages ad.)Use local radio or TV stations
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When Inviting
• You can produce brochures and place them at city hall, realtors, day care centers, etc.
• Create a web page for your church or flyers; including things of interest to the community.
• Be visible in community activities and events--giving not taking! (don’t always sale or charge)
• Most importantly a Verbal invite goes a long way.
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The WelcomeThe Welcome
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BE PREPARED FOR YOUR GUEST
Minimize the number of
“dissatisfied Guest”
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REMEMBER
• GUEST ARE LIKE
“SPECIAL GUESTS”
IN YOUR HOME!
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Think Like a Guest
• Would you be impressed by the facility and landscaping?
• Would you be able to find the rest rooms without asking?
• Would you feel comfortable leaving your child in the nursery?
• Would you understand what takes place during the worship service?
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Think Like a Guest (Cont.)
• Would you be embarrassed or pressured during your visit?
• Would you be greeted and accepted as you are?
• Would you come back next week?
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Look at Your Facility
• Parking
• Landscaping
• Décor
• Clean Rest Rooms
• Directional Signs
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Greeting and Identifying Guest
• Greeters• Badges, Stickers,
Ribbons, Etc.• Public
Acknowledgement• Guest Book or Card
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Worship
• Can guest follow the service?
• Do people participate?
• Are programs available and understandable
• Does it flow well?
• Do people bring friends?
• Do children, youth, young adult feel included?
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Child Care Concerns
• During Worship?
• Clean and Safe?
• Competent Supervision?
• Clear Policies and Emergency Procedures?
• Training for Child Care Workers?
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MAKE THEM FEEL APPRECIATED
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What can you give your guests?
• Guest Information Packet
• Coffee Mugs
• Pens or Pencils
• Jars of Jelly
• Baked goods
• Refrigerator Magnet
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Things to remember you by
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Ideas for Larger Churches
• Information Guests’ Center• Informational Video• Interactive Computer in Lobby• Map of Facilities• Brochures on Church Ministry• Electronic Brochure on CD
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The Follow-Up!The Follow-Up!
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IMMEDIATE FOLLOW-UP
IS THE KEY!
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Follow-Up• Gather information about guest.• Their e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, and
phone numbers.• E-mail visitors after their first visit.• Send personalized letters/post card.• Make phone contact after their first visit.• Try to make a short personal visit within the
first week or two.• Extend a special invitation to future events of
particular interest.
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Guests’ Information Card
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VITAL FOLLOW-UP
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Longer Term Follow-up
• Maintain a “Friends” e-mail, mailing, and phone list—contact weekly or monthly; you can mail out quarterly “Friends” newsletter with updates of services and events.
• Maintain web page content or a file on guests. • Help returning guest find their “place”--give them a
job where they can use their gifts; if they want to• Incorporate them into small groups.• If they have become a regular visitor ask if they would
like to participate in future events.
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MOMENTS OF TRUTHS
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13 Moments of Truth for Visitors
#1 - Receiving an invitation to church
#2 - Driving to the church building or by
#3 - Walking to the front door
#4 - Entering the front door
#5 - Entering the sanctuary
#6 - Being Greeted
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Moments of Truths (Cont.)
#7 - Experiencing ministries and service
#8 - Participating in the worship service
#9 - Meeting people
#10-Exiting the worship service
#11- Being Contacted within the first week
#12- Will I return
#13- Being Contacted in the months ahead
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Evaluating Your Ministry
• What can your church do to invite more
people to meet Jesus?
• What can your church do to be more
welcoming to visitors?
• What can your church do to follow up on
visitors?
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The Love of Jesus Christ for us can help our church to
become a “People Friendly”
Church!
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The Proof is in the Cross!