Today I want to talk about an unexpected way to create welcome in your church. It might seem counter-intuitive, but I think this is more effective in the long run than any cute gift or committee or other method.

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In episode 37 (Better Than Elderberries with Noelle Talley), Noelle gave me interesting insight into her family's journey of becoming an integral part of a new church community. I realize, as I look back on our own family's experience, there is one way many churches (and women's Bible studies, and mom's groups, and so on...) don't even think to embrace members. But it makes a huge difference in feeling connected and vital to the family of believers.

Related episodes:

We Need Our People (episode 35)

More Than Elderberries with Noelle Talley (episode 37)

How Do You Identify? (episode 33)

Ask Good Questions – Invite Genuine Community (episode 20)

Refine Your Focus: Pursue Community in Truth and Love (episode 21)

The Gift of Desperation and Community with Kera Freeman (episode 19)

When We Feel Afraid, But God is Bigger with Kim Russo (episode 7)

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