First Impressions Team
The First Impressions Team consists of men and women, who serve as parking lot greeters, worship greeters, welcome/information center greeters, and ushers. This is a crucial ministry because research indicates that most first-time guests have decided if they will return before the pastor's message and guests will determine how they feel about FBC based on how they are initially greeted.
Purpose Statement
- To be an extension of the Senior Pastor.
- To help people experience the presence of God in worship service and other activities at FBC.
- To create an excellent first impression for people attending FBC.
Why is the First Impressions Team Extremely Important?
- You are the first impression people have of FBC. Guests will determine how they feel about FBC based on how they are initially greeted.
- One important factor in first-time guests coming to visit again is a pleasant experience on their first visit.
- Research indicates that most first-time guests will decide if they will return before they hear the pastor's message.
- Ushers, greeters, the church staff, and the pastor form an important team for helping experience God.
- To the first-time guests, we are the church.
- We need to be able to: project warmth, give needed direction, and be a servant.
- We must help overcome the normal first-time guest feelings of nervousness, fearfulness, and insecurity.
Qualities of a good usher or greeter:
- The ability to make people feel comfortable and at ease
- Genuine warmth
- Leadership skills
- People skills
- Helpful nature
- Neat appearance
- Discerning heart
- Enthusiastic attitude
Requirements to be a member of the First Impression Team:
- Membership at FBC Forsyth.
- Generally available to serve on Sunday mornings on a rotating basis and special events.
- Embodied with spiritual gifts of service and hospitality.
- Ability to effectively relate to people.
- Approved by the FBC church staff.
General Responsibilities for ALL First Impressions Team members include: arriving early; wearing a name badge; focus on achieving the purpose statement for the FIT each service; minimize conversations that may distract you from your duties; give everyone a warm, friendly greeting; assist people with direction and information as needed; be familiar with facilities so you can answer questions; be responsive to your captains need for support and any unique or special procedures; and be faithful to your ministry. We are unashamedly looking for committed Christians to serve on the First Impressions Team.
First Impression Lead Team Members
- Gary Blevins
- Elaine Follis
- Jim Follis
- Debi Houseman
- Ron Houseman
- Dave Oliphant
- Blaine Parker
- Larry Reynolds
- Netta Sutton
