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How welcoming is your church?
Igniting Ministry, the denomination's welcoming ministry, offers a "Friendliness Audit," a personal assessment of how welcoming a congregation is to others.
The audit lists various types of people (i.e., a smoker, an interracial couple, a political conservative or liberal) and readers check "yes" or "no" next to how they think each would be received.
"Welcoming is about recognizing everyone has a place and God's love is available to all," Igniting Ministry's Emily Reece said. "Our research shows that the key aspect of The United Methodist Church that appeals to seekers is our welcoming nature."
Copies of the "Friendliness Audit" are available for download at www.interpretermagazine.org. Other welcoming materials are available at www.IgnitingMinistry.org or by calling 877-281-6535.
Last updated on 25 Apr 2008