{"id":1479,"date":"2015-01-27T17:34:29","date_gmt":"2015-01-27T17:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/journeyonleadership.brentwoodbaptistonline.com\/?p=1479"},"modified":"2015-01-27T17:34:29","modified_gmt":"2015-01-27T17:34:29","slug":"3-easy-ways-create-welcoming-environment-life-group-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/adult-discipleship\/3-easy-ways-create-welcoming-environment-life-group-2\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Easy Ways to Create a Welcoming Environment in Your LIFE Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Part 2: Two Excellent Reasons To Wear Nametags<\/strong><\/h2>\n<address><strong>by Susan Hill<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/address>\n<p>It has been said that human beings enjoy hearing their names being said above all other things. I\u2019m not sure whether this is true or not, but I know people long to be known and recognized in a group setting. Undoubtedly, people join a LIFE Group to engage in biblical community where others know them and they have the opportunity to cultivate relationships. Obviously, the first step of building a relationship with someone is learning his or her name. This seems painfully simple but, in a LIFE Group, it\u2019s not uncommon for group members to come week in and week out and not learn everyone\u2019s name in the group.<br \/>\nWearing nametags in your LIFE Group sends the message that you are anticipating and welcoming newcomers. It\u2019s a simple gesture that will create a welcoming environment that people appreciate. Also, nametags demonstrate that your group places high value on hospitality and makes it much easier for newcomers to learn names.<br \/>\nWhile it\u2019s true that nametags are beneficial for visitors, nametags also have value for longtime group members as well. Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you can\u2019t remember\u00a0their name even though you\u2019ve spoken to them multiple times? It\u2019s an awkward situation and you hesitate to ask them their name because you should know by now. In social settings, this happens more frequently than we would like to admit. Wearing nametags eliminates this potential situation and puts people at ease.<br \/>\nUsing nametags is a simple step your group can take in making sure your LIFE Group provides a welcoming atmosphere for guests and group members. LIFE Groups are all about Christ follower\u2019s coming together to study his Word and build relationships with one another. Knowing each other\u2019s name is the first step of any relationship. Let\u2019s be intentional about creating an environment that cultivates relationships, puts everyone at ease, and makes first-time guests want to come back.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Part 2: Two Excellent Reasons To Wear Nametags by Susan Hill It has been said that human beings enjoy hearing their names being said above all other things. I\u2019m not sure whether this is true or not, but I know people long to be known and recognized in a group setting. 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