In Preaching Articles: "Welcome"

Are You Giving Everyone A Big Church Welcome?

By John Gilman Ii on Jun 18, 2023

A proper welcome needs to have more than just a greeting. Churches need to create welcome pathways that guide people into more familiarity, connection, and relationship with the church. Creating a positive and effective welcoming strategy has never been more important. There is still time to put a great welcome process in place. Here are six tips to get you started in the right direction.

Scripture: Genesis 1:25-30

Tags: Visitors

3 Shifts Growing Churches Make To Welcome The Lost

By Brandon Kelley on Aug 10, 2023

Most churches genuinely want to welcome and reach those who are far from God. Sometimes the reason they don’t is because they get in their own way.

Tags: Genuine Faith, Evangelism The Lost, authentic ministry, relating to the lost

Why Was I So Hard On That Church I Visited?

By Karl Vaters on Jul 1, 2022

How might a newcomer view your church? What barriers may they face? What obstacles could be unintentionally in the way of them connecting and finding a place to belong?

Tags: leadership, Visitors, church ministry, Welcoming Others, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 17, 2020

Guest preaching is not self-promotion but stewardship. Faithfulness, humility, and respect determine whether you are welcomed again.

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6

Tags: guest, Preaching, Courtesy, participate, Expectation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

A Key To Healthy Relationships

By Josh Reich on Dec 11, 2022

I think hospitality has the power to change the relationships we have. It is that powerful.

Tags: Community, Welcome, invite, Hospitality, Christian Love, serve others, Love One Another, Intentionality, community  (view more)  (view less)

16 Tips For Better Easter Impact

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 31, 2021

Easter is the most strategic opportunity for churches to reach new people. These practical outreach ideas can help churches prepare well and welcome guests.

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:19, John 3:16, Acts 2:41, Romans 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Easter, Outreach, Church Growth, Palm Sunday, Impact  (view more)  (view less)

When A Private Apology Is Not Enough

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 14, 2022

"Nothing is so lovely and so welcome and so healing in a church as for a member to go before the congregation and admit to his/her destructive behavior and ask for forgiveness."

Tags: Humility, Reconciliation, repentance, restitution, Confession of Sin, church ministry, Apology, Making things right, Admitting Guilt, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

Everyone Who Followed Jesus Started With Doubt

By Ed Cyzewski on Jul 25, 2025

The Gospels are filled with doubters, deniers, and slow believers. Their stories remind us that faith is often a gradual struggle, and Jesus welcomes those who are still working through their questions.

Scripture: Mark 9:24, John 20:27-28, Matthew 14:31, Luke 24:11

Tags: Faith, doubt, Jesus, Discipleship, Preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)