Attracting a "Crowd" to Worship
How to Design an Evangelistic Worship Service Part 2
In the first 12 minutes, visitors decide if they'll come back.
HOW TO REDUCE VISITOR’S FEAR & ANXIETY
What to look for in a greeter (qualifications of a greeter)
People who project warmth!
People who match your target group!
Spread them out. Don’t bunch them all up in one place.
Have them say “Welcome back!”
3. Set up an information table (or several).
4. Place directional signs and maps everywhere.
5. Have music playing when people enter. It relaxes people.
6. Allow visitors to remain anonymous in the service. Call them “guests.” Help them feel “welcome and wanted” without being watched!
7. Offer outside seating if possible.
8. Encourage everyone to fill out a welcome card or flap/panel.
9. Offer a warm, casual public welcome that relaxes people.
10. Begin and end each service by having people greet each other. Have people turn and say “good morning!” so everyone is included.
11. Make nametags available to everyone (smaller churches).
12. Offer a refreshment table at each service.