Greeters are an essential part of your next weekend experience. Therefore, providing clarity and training with a church greeter job description is more important.

To do a great job, team members need clear instructions. A training manual will help you teach your greeters and clarify expectations.

Ultimately, using a church greeter job description will provide the team’s direction anyway.

A Church Greeter Team is a vital part of the worship experience because they help prepare people to grow closer to God by letting them know that your church is happy guests are there!

If people do not feel welcomed, they can quickly feel like it doesn’t matter if they are there; “No one cares anyway.” The church greeter team plays a vital role in helping make a great first impression!

To do a great job, team members need clear instructions. Using guidelines for greeters at your church provides a way for you to teach your welcome team and clarify expectations.

Who Should Be A Church Greeter?

Not just anyone should serve on a greeter team; in the same way, not just anyone can play guitar on the worship team, work in children’s ministry or lead a small group.

Volunteering at church is important, however, team leaders should consider a person’s gifting, passion, and abilities to help determine the area they serve in.

If you think just anyone can be a church greeter, check out these tweets that may prove you wrong:

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Because of experiences like those above, some qualifications should be considered when adding church greeter team members.

Qualities Of A Good Church Greeter

  • Understanding of and commitment to fulfilling the vital role of greeting
  • A heart for people
  • Willing to lead with a servant’s heart
  • Commitment to the vision of the church
  • Supportive of the leadership of this church

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Church Greeter Job Description

Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled service. (suggested time but do arrive early) 

During pre-service, before guests arrive, is a great time to familiarize yourself with the bulletin to prepare to answer any questions people may have.

*Know why you are serving!

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9

*Know who you are serving!

Go the “extra mile”!

Be a great listener!

Learn people’s names!

Thank those attending for being at church!

Never argue with your church guests!

Provide solutions to their problems!

Be ready to hand out bulletins, service guides, or other church resources.

Assure in advance that resources are available and that you have some to hand out.

Be the initiator.

Smile, shake hands, make eye contact, and tell those attending that you are glad to see them.

Have an “eye” for first-time guests.

When you see someone that looks like they may have a question or need help, be the leader and point them in the right direction. Above all, be attentive to guests’ needs, especially those who are new.

Church Greeter Responsibilities

Church Greeter Responsibilities can be summarized by four main objectives:  preparation, anticipation, problem-solving, and service. Below is a brief explanation of each objective.

Preparation

A great greeter team member is prepared on every level. A good team member should be prepared mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Creating a welcoming environment by greeting others will require you to be ready with a big heart and smile. Greeting others should never be viewed as an obligation; it is a privilege! Connecting with God is a vital part of preparation.

Take Initiative

A great church greeter is a person who can be helpful, anticipate needs, and take action! Church greeters should have a friendly disposition, a willingness to be outgoing, and proactive.

Problem Solve

In a church gathering, there will be pressure from time to time. Therefore, when someone is upset or something isn’t working the way it should,  as a greeter team member, be the leader.

You should never pass the pressure off on those attending the service. Instead, absorb the pressure. Furthermore, help solve problems not create or make them bigger.

Servant Leadership

Good leaders are good learners. A key aspect of greeting at church is to be supportive and encouraging by being service-minded.

Church Greeter Guidelines

  • Maintain proper appearance and personal hygiene.
  • Use mints or breath fresheners!
  • Arrive on time.
  • Familiarize yourself with church resources and communication – be informed and knowledgeable to the best of your ability.
  • If you are on the schedule and can’t make it, you must call the Greeter Team Director and help find your replacement.
  • Smile, talk to people, and learn their names!
  • Be willing to help guests, answer questions, and give direction.
  • Be a team player!

Church Greeter Team Leader Duties And Responsibilities

The Greeter Team Leader provides leadership, training, and coordination for the Greeter Team to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of all related duties.

These responsibilities include:

  • Provide leadership for the team.
  • Train team using the church greeter job description.
  • Identify and train one or more assistants who could replace you.
  • Recruit new team members as needed.
  • Organize meetings as required.
  • Provide current and rapid communication.
  • Encourage your team.
  • Help maintain standards for all greeter team functions.
  • Guide particular circumstances as they arise.
  • Be observant and create quick solutions to challenges that arise during service.
  • Train all new team members.
  • Organize and communicate the monthly schedule of team members serving each week.
  • Be a shepherd to those on your team and communicate with the appropriate church staff “need to know” information.
  • Be a model of excellence in your attitude and attire.

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Providing a church greeter job description for your greeting team is important to the worship service.

If a guest has a less than positive experience upon entering your building, a greeter can play a significant role in turning that person’s experience around.

If you have questions about the downloadable church greeter training manual, please check out the list of FAQs below:

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you mail me a copy of the training manual?

The Church Greeter Job Description is delivered by email as a PDF file. It is yours to keep and use as often as needed. Feel free to print and email the manual to your team.

What is your refund policy?

We offer refunds to all customers within 30 days of your purchase. If the product is not satisfactory, send an email to [email protected], and we will refund your purchase right away.

What about images and graphics? Will they relate to my church?

The Church Greeter Job Description available at www.dailychristianhelp.com is created with your church in mind. There are no logos, graphics, or images that would conflict with your church.

Do you have other ministry training manuals available?

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