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The Lifeway Research team discusses ways churches welcome guests.

• 96% have an opportunity to meet the pastor after the service.
• 95% have greeters at the entrances.
• 83% have cards guests are asked to complete.
• 78% have a central location where guests can learn about the church.
• 69% set aside time during the service for regular attenders to welcome guests.
• 65% periodically host an information session for new people to learn more about the church.
• 44% have books in the pews for all attenders to indicate they were present that collects visitor information.
• 42% have gifts for guests.
• 24% have greeters or attendants in the parking lot.
• 17% ask guests to stand in the worship service.

See also:
Greeters and Gifts: How Churches Welcome Guests – Lifeway Research

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