How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

besides smiling or giving up your seat, or giving them a bulletin. Tell me how?

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Greet them and talk to them, make them feel welcome

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Stop stoning them.

~Neeva

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Quit asking for money.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Introduce yourself. Talk to them. Just like you would a new neighbor.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Don't be to pushy!

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

if you have to ask, you probably don't have to worry about it very often

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

tell them how happy you are they visited and that you hope to see them again. maybe tell them about some events coming up at the church that will keep them coming back.

my old church used to have the visitors stay seated while members stood during so they could be easily identified--that was good at my new church i dont think we always see visitors and therefore dont always make them feel welcome

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Every time I see someone unfamiliar at my church I make sure to walk up and shake there hand, ask them if this is the first time they have attended and welcome them if so. There is nothing worse to me that visiting a new church and no one saying even "hello" when you come in. That is not a welcoming spirit.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

just treat them like you would treat anyone else. let them know you care about them as a person. i know these are vague, but you will be fine!

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Introduce yourself to them, and strike up a conversation. I'm speaking as one who has been in a church for over 9 months now, and one person has asked my name. The only time people speak to us is during the scheduled greeting time, and then its only a handshake. Sad. What's worse is its so easy to settle in to the same pattern as these lukewarm folks.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

we could and should be welcoming them, introducing your self %26amp; getting to know them.... make them want to come back....maybe tell them of some classes that are offered, give my testimony, etc....especially my church- it can be intimidating because its so huge (over 20 pastors)....

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

By turning them away at the door instead of brainwashing them.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

What does collecting money have to do with being nice.

Be a Christian first. And all these things will be added unto you

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Well this is a small list. Not trying to be rude but from an outsiders perspective this is what I can tell you.

1) Stop worrying about what people wear to church

2) Realize it is the preachers job to preach not everyone elses.

3) Stop looking at me funny when I ask questions that you just have dont the guts to ask...but have thought them yourself.

4) Stop talking about how all the other congregations are wrong.

5) Maybe stop talking

6)Dont be yacking to all the other members about how "Mrs So and so has a teenager who is pregnant...man she must be a terriable mother"

7)When we have a fundraiser dont brag about how your cake brought in more money.

8) Dont look at me funny if I cant put anything in the collection plate.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

what a ridiculous question especially for someone who already goes to church thats why i dont because of people are mean and ignorant

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Something tells me you do not need an answer. But, I will tell you what I do. First, read James I think it tells believers how to treat others. Second, read Jesus' gripe about the Pharisees and Sadducee's as they apply to us more than we like to think.

If I have time, out of respect for them not out of inconvenience, I go and speak with them and make them feel welcome. I try to get to know them, but if I feel like I am imposing I back off and leave them to their own devices. By getting to know them I mean trying to find commonality. Work, food, entertainment, where they are from, activities, children etc...

If it is early I will invite them to our Sunday School Class or show them to others if they like. Introduce them to the Pastor or associates etc...

Now I do not do this so they will become members and the like, though that would be nice, I want them to feel like they came to church with family or friends and that we worshiped together not in the same room.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

The answer is in essence, in your question. Start by genuinely being nicer to them. Don't just do the polite thing of smiling and offering your seat, treat them how you would want to be treated for as long as you are in contact with them. Above all, be genuine. I'd much rather come into a room of people who are disinterested but cordial than a room of disinterested people who are feigning hospitality. Nothing is worse than the patronizing feeling of the typical Sunday morning "cheer" that vanishes as soon as the "greet your neighbor" section of the service is over. The only possible thing that might be worse is when that feigned hospitality lies not over disinterest, but rather disdain. To be effective you have to accept people where they are at. You don't have to agree with, or condone how they live, but you cannot be judgmental towards newcomers.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

telling it is good to see that maybe you are not going to hell.

How can We be Nicer To New People Who Come To Church?

Go around with hot towels before the service like at a chinese restaurant and if they donate a lot of money give them really big fancy towel with like a picture of chuck norris on it so that other people will give more money also as well.