Proclaimer Blog
How to welcome people in
Does your church have a flash-y website (geddit?). What words greet visitors as they surf to find out a bit more about your church? I was struck by the welcome that Dale Ralph Davis gives seekers to Woodland Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg. It's typcical DRD – ending with a warning to newcomers:
Now I must warn you. This church is full of sinners. Everyone who comes here is one. You'll need to remember that if you associate with us – or you may be unnecessarily disappointed.
I think he wins the award for honesty, if nothing else….