And it might have absolutely nothing to do with the preaching, worship, or children's ministry. It might be simply because nobody bothered to acknowledge they were there! Sonia and I were talking about this during our PE Live, and it's something I believe every church leader and volunteer needs to understand. Nobody has to come to your church. They're choosing to be there! Think about that for a moment. Someone has made the decision to walk into a building they've never been in, surrounded by people they don't know, unsure of where to go, where to take their children, or even where the bathroom is! 🤣 And the last thing they should experience is a room full of people who are too busy talking to their friends or looking at their phones to acknowledge them. Every person who walks through your doors is an opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ! You don't know what they've been through that week. You don't know what they left at home. And you certainly don't know what they're going back to. That smile, handshake, conversation, or simple act of kindness might mean more than you'll ever realize. Hospitality isn't just the responsibility of your greeters and ushers. It's the responsibility of everyone who calls that church home! We aren't just gathering to experience God's love. We're gathering to demonstrate it to others! Let me ask you something: 👇🏾 Have you ever visited a church where nobody acknowledged you? How did that experience make you feel?