Session #2:
Representing the Congregation Before Visitors
Passages to Read and Consider:
Matt. 5:13-16; 18:6; 20:20-28; 1Cor. 14:23-25
Discussion Points:
1. What does it mean to have a sense of “visitor awareness?”
a. What is most likely to draw the attention of visitors in our assemblies?
b. How can visitor awareness be a positive way of reaching out to others?
c. How can visitor awareness be negative, a hindrance to God’s work?
2. Making Announcements
a. Why do we make announcements at the beginning of each service?
(i) How can making announcements be either good or bad?
(ii) What are some other, scriptural ways of informing members?
b. What practical points on making announcements will help make them a positive experience?
3. Ushering – Meeting and Greeting
a. How does our attitude toward visitors affect their impression of this church?
b. What can ushers do to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable?
4. Visitor Awareness in Bible Classes
a. Why should we be aware of visitors in our Bible classes?
b. How can our comments be helpful to visitors?
c. How might our comments or approach be harmful to visitors?
Do we think of the fact that we represent God’s church to those around us?