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February 11, 2013
Title: 8 Ways to Celebrate Baptisms in Your Church
Topic: Baptism Celebration
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
Part 1 of 3
When a new believer is baptized, it’s a momentous event! Diana Davis has some ways your church can celebrate a new believer’s baptism.
For example, express true joy and allow family members and friends to stand during the baptism. We’re proud of you!
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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Baptism Celebration
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
Is your baptism room a dungeon? Is it cold and dreary and outdated? Add some color and pictures! Make sure there are always plenty of towels and even a hair dryer. These nice touches will make a “new child of the King” feel extra special and welcome.
Another wonderful gesture you can show new believers and their families is preparing mementos of the occasion. Have a designated member of the congregation take photos of each baptism and present them with a new age-appropriate Bible.
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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Baptism Celebration
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
Keep celebrating! Everyone loves a party so encourage their small group and family to throw a “Baptism Celebration Party”! And don’t forget the cake!
At the end of the year, prepare a video with still pictures of all the people who accepted Christ and were baptized during the year. What an awesome way to remember that glorious day!
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January 17, 2013
Title: The 5-Spot Freshness Test
Topic: Church Friendliness
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
Part 1 of 4
Diana Davis is a pastor’s wife and she’s heard her fair share of compliments
- and complaints - about church cleanliness, accessibility, how loud - or soft -
the music is, etc…So, Diana devised a 5-Spot Freshness Test for church leaders
and members to use to evaluate their church.
In this first segment, Diana discusses “the parking lot”…
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Title: Part 2 of 4
Topic: Church Friendliness
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
The second area church leaders
and members should check at their church is the main entrance. Diane Davis says
to step just inside the main entrance of your church and take a look around.
What do you see? Is it clean?
Is the displayed art up to date and paint fresh?
Or is the carpet dull and paint peeling off the walls?
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Title: Part 3 of 4
Topic: Church Friendliness
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
Diane suggests that
you go outside your comfort zone and sit near the left rear of the church
worship area (unless, of course, you’re a back row Baptist…haha).
Can you see well enough without needing to adjust positions? Is the room
inviting and reflective of the current season? Have the pews been
well-maintained?
PARENTS: this one is for you…Ask permission to take a tour of the nursery and
pre-school areas. Take note of the directional signs - are they easy to follow?
What if you had a baby and toddler tagging along? Are they still easy to follow?
Is it clean? Does it appear safe and secure?
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Title: Part 4 of 4
Topic: Church Friendliness
Discussed by Diana Davis
with DianaDavis.org
Finally, and
probably most importantly, is the bathroom clean?
And not only clean, but up-to-date, as well? Does it smell nice? Are the
counters clean? Are the restrooms easy to find?
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