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Thom Rainer’s blog continues to be a great source of helpful information.
In this list of guest-friendly church characteristics Rainer sets a score of 11 out of 14 being required to be considered guest friendly.

1. They are intentional about being friendly.
2. The leaders model warmth, humility, and friendliness.
3. The leaders are clear that genuine friendliness is more than a brief stand and greet time in a worship service.
4. GFCs utilize a secret guest at least twice a year.
5. GFCs had a guest friendly web site.
6. The church has clear signage.
7. GFCs have a well-organized greeters’ ministry.
8. These churches have clear information places.
9. GFCs have clean and neat buildings.
10. They have a guest feedback process.
11. The children’s area is clearly safe and sanitary.
12. The majority of church members in GFCs are involved in the community.
13. Small groups are highly intentional about reaching people beyond their own groups.
14. GFCs have new member classes that emphasize the responsibilities and expectations of church members.