I and Thou

Thank you for writing the article on newcomers and the welcoming styles of churches. We really have forgotten the excitement of the gospel. One of the CEOs of a Las Vegas casino always said hospitality begins by opening the casino door for each customer. The CEO did a study that found people stayed longer and spent more money if someone greeted them at the door. If the customers had to open the door to the casino themselves, they stayed a shorter length of time and spent less money. The church should already have this as part of their tradition; opening the door for the newcomer and greeting them with a welcome.