The welcoming congregation
Subtitle: roots and fruits of Christian hospitality
By: Henry G. Brinton
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Louisville, KY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 133
ISBN-13: 9780664237004
Subjects: Hospitality; Christianity; Church work with new church members; Church greeters
Description: This practical book by pastor and writer Henry G. Brinton studies the biblical basis for Christian hospitality and how it is practiced in congregations today. While recognizing the challenges for embracing all people in the life of the church, Brinton offers a helpful guide for creating a hospitable congregation and welcoming others through spiritual formation, reconciliation, and outreach. He includes discussion questions and an action plan in each chapter. (Publisher).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ).
Table of contents: title: Biblical and historical roots of Christian hospitality; title: Sites; title: Worship; title: Meals; title: Small groups; title: The fruits of hospitality; title: Reconciliation; title: Outreach; title: Perceptions; title: Embracing all people.