Companions: Accompanying Newcomers into Church Life and Faith

Is your "new member class" uninspiring? draining energy? Consider a different way of ministering to church newcomers. One that builds on the simple arts of friendship and conversation, instead of classes and presentations. One that invites transformation, rather than just imparting information. One that gives the whole congregation a role to play in the church's ministry of spiritual hospitality.

Companions is an outreach ministry that pairs newcomers in worship with church member companions...