We're listening to you In every season of ministry, there comes a moment to pause, to listen, and to lean more deeply into the wisdom of the community we serve. This is one of those moments. At Invite Welcome Connect, we believe that the work of hospitality, belonging, and evangelism is never finished—and never done alone. It grows and deepens through shared experience, honest reflection, and faithful imagination. That’s why we’re inviting you to be part of an upcoming series

There are many good ideas in the life of a church. Many experiments. Many approaches. But greeting?Greeting is not optional. It is one of the few true constants in the ministry of Invite Welcome Connect. Greeting is where welcome becomes real.

Across the country, something quietly transformative is happening in congregations of every size. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or flashy programs. It begins with a shift in culture, a reimagining of what it means not just to open the doors—but to truly invite, welcome, and connect. At the heart of this movement is Mary Foster Parmer, founder of Invite Welcome Connect, who is currently facilitating immersive workshops in communities nationwide. Mary is helping churches buil

The free, online assessment tools from Invite Welcome Connect help congregations gauge the strength of their ministries in real time. Invite Welcome Connect has announced the availability of a suite of free, online assessment tools designed to help congregations strengthen their ministries of invitation, hospitality, and connection. The Invite Welcome Connect Assessment Tools provide congregational leaders with practical, accessible resources for reflecting on how their churc

We are sometimes so wrapped up in the beauty and holiness of Lent that we may take these seekers for granted.

Every healthy ministry has a beginning. And every healthy ministry, no matter how long it has been active, needs regular moments of renewal. That is especially true for ministries focused on invitation, welcome, and connection. Whether your congregation is just beginning to explore Invite Welcome Connect or has been practicing this ministry for years, there is spiritual wisdom in returning to the basics. Like gardeners tending their soil before planting, congregations flouris

Invite Welcome Connect has released a significant new resource for small congregations:  Google Forms versions of the Invite Welcome Connect assessment tools , thoughtfully edited to better serve the realities of small churches. The Invite Welcome Connect team will walk through how to copy, customize, launch, and interpret the results in a new webinar on Feb. 4 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern The new digital assessment tool automatically collates responses from the congregation and help