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