Lead & Associates

• Lead : Andre Lopez
• Assistant Lead: Glory Mulera
• Newly Added: Nelly, Martha, Manor, Richard, Mercy, Franceline, Bianca, Ian, Jacqueline, Ebere 

Keep this in mind

1. Be prayerful and support one another in prayers.
2. No need for pride, arrogance, and puffiness in anything you are doing.
3. Always, remember that God can only increase the humble and meek. Not the one who is puffed up or want to show everyone that they are this and they are that.
4. Do not go by your mental health dreams to act or treat anyone with it.
5. Do not formulate dreams to buy anyone’s love or favour.
6. You do not have to have dreams to be spiritual.

Duties and Responsibilities of Welcoming Newcomers Team Lead

• Every service, two people will be doing the job. One to greet and stand while the other is talking to them
• To connect and follow up with newcomers, after service meeting them and welcoming them
• There will be rules of speech: What can and cannot be said. “How is the service, any questions for us, anything not sitting well with you?”

1. Hospitality Ambassador:
   • Serve as the face of the church for newcomers, making them feel welcome, valued, and connected.
2. Coordinator:
   • Organize and oversee all activities related to welcoming and integrating new visitors into the church family.
3. Team Leader:
   • Lead, train, and motivate the welcoming team to carry out their responsibilities effectively and with enthusiasm.
4. Liaison:
   • Act as a bridge between newcomers and the church leadership, ensuring visitors’ feedback and needs are addressed.

Weekly Responsibilities – Before the Service

1. Team Preparation:
   • Hold a brief pre-service meeting with the welcoming team to review responsibilities and ensure readiness.
   • Assign specific roles to team members, such as greeters, ushers, or follow-up coordinators.
2. Setup:
   • Ensure welcome materials (visitor cards, church brochures, pens, etc.) are ready and available at entrances and welcome desks.
   • Confirm that signage directing visitors to key areas (sanctuary, restrooms, children’s area) is visible and accurate.
3. Prayer and Encouragement:
   • Lead a short prayer session with the team, asking for God’s guidance in making newcomers feel at home.
   • Encourage the team to be warm, approachable, and attentive.

During the Service

1. Welcoming Visitors:
   • Position team members strategically at entrances to greet newcomers with a friendly smile and handshake.
   • Guide visitors to appropriate seating areas and answer any questions they may have.
2. Assistance:
   • Provide assistance to families with children, helping them navigate to the children’s ministry or nursery areas.
   • Be attentive to any special needs visitors might have, such as mobility assistance or language barriers.
3. Connection Building:
   • Introduce visitors to church members or leaders who can help them feel more connected.
   • Distribute visitor cards and encourage newcomers to fill them out for follow-up.

After the Service

1. Personal Engagement:
   • Approach newcomers after the service to thank them for attending and have a friendly conversation.
   • Answer any questions about the church’s mission, programs, or upcoming events.
2. Gift Distribution:
   • Hand out welcome gifts or church materials as a token of appreciation for their visit.
3. Team Debrief:
   • Gather the team for a quick debrief to discuss what went well and what could be improved.
   • Collect completed visitor cards and ensure they are passed on to the follow-up coordinator or leadership team.

Mid-Week Responsibilities

1. Follow-Up:
   • Coordinate with the follow-up team to contact visitors, thanking them for attending and inviting them to future events.
   • Ensure newcomers receive personalized follow-up emails, text messages, or phone calls.
2. Planning and Preparation:
   • Review and restock welcoming materials for the upcoming week.
   • Address any feedback from the leadership team or congregation regarding the welcoming process.
3. Team Training:
   • Host a brief training session or share resources to help team members improve their hospitality skills.
   • Motivate the team with encouraging words or testimonies from previous weeks.
4. Integration Activities:
   • Plan small group introductions or one-on-one meetings to help newcomers connect with other members.
   • Collaborate with other church departments to invite newcomers to events such as Bible studies or fellowship gatherings.

Key Traits and Expectations for the Role

1. Warm and Approachable Personality:
   • Exhibit kindness, patience, and genuine enthusiasm when interacting with visitors.
2. Organizational Skills:
   • Effectively manage team schedules, visitor follow-ups, and preparation of materials.
3. Leadership:
   • Inspire the welcoming team to prioritize hospitality and consistently improve their approach.
4. Spiritual Maturity:
   • Demonstrate a heart for service and a commitment to fostering a Christ-centered community.

Submit all activity related receipts to Mommy only!!!!

All leaders report to The Woman of God (welcomehome@greatlighthealingministries.org) and copy Bro. Nahum (infotech@greatlighthealingministries.org) on all emails (Reports only).  Making changes to agendas or themes and other structural areas, must go through The Woman of God first.

Do not go to Bro. Nahum or anyone else to report before alerting The Woman of God.