This nuts-and-bolts resource on newcomer ministry features the biblical history of hospitality, tips and a workshop on the skill of listening, effective newcomer programs in churches of all sizes, sample forms for successful communication, a suggested workshop for a Hospitality/Newcomer Ministry Committee, special outreach programs for the poor and the bereaved, and more.
My parish used the workshop in Entertaining Angels to get the whole church involved in a program of newcomer ministry. The material in the book got everyone excited and involved and thinking for the first time about this as a ministry. We then set up a program in our church based on Geitz' model and last year 35 new families not only joined our church, but became involved.This book is different from other books on church growth. If you haven't read this one, then you've missed out on something special. I highly recommend it.
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