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HOSTS MINISTRY
HOSTS SESSION GOALS
Overview of Ministry and ResponsibilitiesQuestions Input and Ideas
What is going wellWhat can be improved What can be addedWhat resources would increase effectiveness
OVERVIEWTEAM PRIORITIES: Service and Support
Greet newcomers, get contact info, give thank you gift
Answer Questions about church and ministriesGuide people to locations in the church
TEAM COMPOSITION2 to 3 Members: Lead Host, Host(s)
Times for ServiceLead Host – one per service
Arrive before the start of the service25 minutes before the first service to set up area20 minutes before the second service to set up area
Stay at least 10 minutes after the service startsReturn to desk 5 minutes before the service ends
Host – one or two per serviceArrive at least 15 minutes before the service startsStay at least 5 minutes after the service startsReturn to the desk 5 minutes before the service
ends
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESSet Up/PreparationScan the bulletin, learn about special events
Where and when, who can attend, how to get further information
Review Sunday School class locations Especially children’s classes
Review the different church brochures and ministries Understand what is available, what each targets
Check through supplies and know where things are Picture church directory (for reference, not distribution) Connection cards, campus maps, brochures, pens, Bibles and
tracts to give away, etc. Gifts for newcomers
Put on name tag, positive attitude and a smile!
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESService
Give Newcomers TOP priorityAnswer their questionsProvide them with relevant church
brochures, campus maps, other helpful itemsAsk them to provide contact informationALWAYS GUIDE THEM TO ROOMS, ETC
Visit with them as you walk with them, put out things of interest, say positive things about the church
Introduce them BY NAME to someone at the location you have guided them to
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESServiceRegular Attendees
Answer their questions Receive information and requests. Many of the requests will
need to be passed along to Jan. Place a note into the folder marked follow up (include a date)
Encourage, compliment Accept complaints graciously
Ask them to jot down their thoughts so you can pass it along Ask them to provide contact information so follow up can be
made ALWAYS GUIDE THEM TO ROOMS, ETC
Visit with them as you walk with them, put out things of interest, say positive things about the church
Introduce them BY NAME to someone at the location you have guided them to
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITESLead Host
BEFORE THE SERVICECheck bulletin supplies in both lobbiesRemove counter clutter, neatly stack other itemsPlace “RCBC” pens on the counterInstruct other host(s) regarding special duties,
needs, assignments, events, etc. for the dayAFTER THE SERVICE
1st service ministry, stay until Sunday School has started
Straighten up area, leave it ready for next team
QUESTIONSIDEAS and INPUT
Do you have questions or desire any clarifications regarding the Host ministry?
How can the HOST ministry be improved?What is going wellWhat can be improved What can be addedWhat resources would increase effectiveness
HOSTS MINISTRY