Getting the most out of this book
These books are designed to be used in several ways.
1. Individual Study
2. Group Study/Round Table Discussions
Read and discuss one chapter each session your group meets.
Some chapters may require more than one session, such as chapters 2, 3, and 7.
3. Seminars
Design and customize your own seminars using various chapters of the book.
Select chapters (or parts of a chapter) which fit the needs of your people.
The chart below offers suggestions for setting up seminars for the book on Hospitality
|
Topics and Chapters to Cover |
Length |
People to invite |
|
Ministry of Hospitality (ch 1) Welcoming Guests (ch 2) Your Welcome Center Ministry (ch 3) |
2 – 2 ½ hours |
People who are interested in hospitality and want to help improve hospitality in their church. |
|
Responding to Newcomers (ch 4) Communicating with Guests & Newcomers (ch 5)
|
2 hours |
Your hospitality team and people who are interested in helping newcomers make connections. Also for people who want to learn best ways to communicate with guests and newcomers. |
|
Hospitality in Your Church (ch 6) Leadership – Equip and Empower (ch 7) |
3 hours |
Your hospitality team and people who are interested in hospitality and leadership in their church. |
|
Leadership – Equip and Empower (ch 7) |
2 – 3 hours |
Current leaders, people who want to become leaders, and people who are interested in improving their leadership skills. |