Church Structure (2)

Greeters

Why Greeters Are Important in Getting Guest to Return

The Parking Lot Greeter

Does make an impact on people

For waving (Young people)

For Direction

The Door Greeter

Fewer instead of more

Too many door greeters will stand and talk to one another.

Door Greeter is watching to make sure they say hi to those coming in and to see if they need direction.

Trained to See the Stranger

Host or hostess (Floating Greeter)

Consistent host or hostess (rotation low)

Church of 100 minimum you need 5 or 6 greeters

The Forgotten Worship Center Greeter

First time guest usually walk straight into the worship center (if they have kids/children’s ministry to worship center).

Guest sit by themselves.

Worship Center Greeter introduces themselves to guest sitting/may offer to sit by them.

Say hi to everyone on your row

Train Your Greeters

Know eye contact

Know when to be at your station

Things to say:

“Welcome to Church on the Rock”

“Let know if you need help”

“How long have you been attending”

If they say it’s there first time - “I’m so glad you joined us today.”

Know where to point people.

Know how to handle a handicap situation.

Training should be twice a year (Fall & Spring)

Keep the Ministry Fresh

Rotation with greeters

Connect Team should meet quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

Possible Community Group for Connect Team

I recommend greeters attend a different church about once a quarter. They should write down their experiences, good and bad, to share with others in the greeters’ ministry. Make visits to other churches a regular part of the greeters’ training. 

Stay Late

Greeters should NOT leave as soon as service starts.

Some people do come in late.

The Second Greeter Greeting

Greeting people after the service

Greeter Teams are apart of your…

Outreach

Hospitality

Evangelism

6 Reasons Why Most Church Greeter Ministries Struggle

The church fails to understand its importance.

The ministry does not have a clear champion.

The champion (leader) must be:

Friendly

Organizational skill

The church does not provide ongoing training for greeters.

Twice a year

Quarterly

The pastor does not articulate its importance.

There is no system of ongoing recruiting.

We need to approach people.

Call from the stage rarely works.

Makes them feel more valued when you approach individuals

They have never used the secret guest ministry.

Sending someone to another church to observe and take notes.

Greeter Responsibility:

• Opening doors for our guests and members, greeting them with a smile and handshake.

• Greeters at the Sanctuary doors may sometimes pass out items such as fliers, candles,

etc. for special services.

• Escorting Guests: Our goal is to assist those who need directions or help by personally

escorting them to the location instead of pointing to it. This shows that you value them

and allows a few moments for conversation. If only one greeter is assigned to a station,

please escort the guest to a host.

Greeter Expectation:

Attend at least one service each Sunday. When you serve be sure you attend the

service either before or afterwards. First and foremost, we want you to make sure you

are being poured into so you can receive all that God has for you!

• Be on time. We ask that every Connect Team volunteer be here 30-35 minutes prior to

the beginning of the service in which they are serving. We will meet in the Volunteer

Hospitality room for announcements, prayer, name tag pickup and assignments.

• Please dress modestly and neatly. Make sure you dress appropriate, as leaders we

never want to wear anything that would be a hindrance in ministering to others. No low-

cut tops, spaghetti straps or short skirts/shorts. Keep in mind too that you may need to

stand outside or in a doorway for part of your service time and many Sunday mornings

are quite windy in West Texas!

• Wear your name tag. Upon arrival, grab your name tag and wear it as you serve. It is

important for everyone to walk through the doors or foyer and see your name tag to be

able to identify you as a volunteer if they need to ask for help. Please return your

name tag to the Volunteer Hospitality room when you are finished serving for the

morning.

• Communicate. We all know that there will be times when things come up that keep

you from serving on your chosen week. We ask that you please communicate any

changes as soon as possible so we can find a replacement.