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Most church members don't see their churches clearly. In almost all of Thom se. Rainer's Consultations, church members perceive their church to be friendly. But as he surveyed guests, he found that the guests typically saw church members as unfriendly. The perception chasm existed because the members were indeed friendly...to one another.The guests felt like they crashed a private party. Bestselling author Thom Rainer (I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church) has a game plan for churches to become more hospitable. In a format that is suitable for church members to read individually or study together, Rainer guides readers toward a practical framework for making a difference for those who visit their church. Churches may useBecoming a Welcoming Church to assess and audit where they are on a spectrum between welcoming and wanting.Additionally, churches can use the companion book We Want You Hereto send guests home with a compelling vision for what pastors want every guest to know when they visit.
Thom S. Rainer'is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, one of the largest Christian resource companies in the world. Also a respected pastor and researcher, he has written more than twenty books and coauthored the No. 1 best sellers'Simple Church'and'I Am a Church Member. Rainer and his'wife, Nellie Jo, have three grown sons, several grandchildren, and live in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit'ThomRainer.com'to learn more.
The book offers a practical framework that helps church members identify the perception gap between their friendliness and the experiences of guests, providing actionable strategies to enhance the overall welcoming atmosphere.
Yes, the book is designed to be suitable for both individual reading and group study within church settings, making it versatile for various learning environments.
The book helps church members understand how guests perceive their church, often revealing that guests may feel unwelcome or out of place, and offers strategies to bridge that gap.
"We Want You Here" is a companion book that provides additional insights for engaging guests and conveying a welcoming vision that pastors want every visitor to understand during their visit.
The book includes various strategies for churches to assess and audit their current welcome practices, helping them to identify areas for improvement and implement effective changes.
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