2010-08-07T16:55:30-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/welcoming/ http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/fusion-turning-first-time-guests-into-fully-engaged-members-of-your-church.php 2010-08-07T16:55:30-05:00 This expands on Searcy’s well-known Assimilation Seminar. Some suggestions in the book may not be equally applicable to all cultures, or might only work if modified. Not all would be appropriate in UK, for instance. http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/how-to-welcome-church-visitors.php 2010-08-07T16:54:27-05:00 This 62-page e-book explains the principles of welcoming visitors to your church, and giving a good first impression. The site also offers a free 5-page email introductory course Avoid First Time Visitor Nightmares! http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=129 2007-11-24T09:19:21-05:00 I sent a weird-looking student into a youth group that was reportedly big on friendliness to see what would happen. The result gives us insight into building friendliness in our own groups. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=103 2007-11-24T09:15:45-05:00 An object lesson to shock your students out of their clicks and snootiness.