EP 13 Integrating the Spiritual- Part 5: Hospitality

Connection Card QuestionUnfortunately, hospitality does not come naturally in the churchGenerational variances of what hospitality means and looks likeStarts with an attitude of “ when walking into your church settingThe “gift” vs the “command” of hospitality, Paul tells us to pursue itMaking others feel welcome, less awkward and showing kindnessPersonal hurdles to showing hospitalityThere is no valid excuse, including being an introvert, to not showing hospitality The doors of our home slammed shutHospitality requires vulnerability of our homesFamilial terms among the church “family” in the NTThe OCD battle of wanting to prioritize perfection/control over people/connectionInvesting in your eternal family relationshipsChurch Social Club mindset: comfort zones and cliquesTag team or co host with those you are already comfortable with to get to know others you’re not yet comfortable withMaking margin in your life for hospitalityIt’s not about entertaining or our comfortabilityIt’s forging relationships with your kingdom familySocial media engagement is not hospitalityBring people into your “already life”Compartmentalizing your personal vs church relationshipsIntegrating your church relationships into your mindset of familyThe individual cannot cover the whole, so the whole must cover individuallyWith time, hospitality becomes less burdensome and more a delightPersonal examples of ways to practice hospitalityViewing your home as the Lord’s home to do what He wants withHospitality ideas for churchesInvite people NOT like you, including your physical neighbors and unbelieversFun Cup Question and ChallengeResources mentioned: <br/>“How Should I Exercise Hospitality” by Rebecca Vandoodewaard“The Gospel Comes with a House Key” by Rosaria Butterfield“Just Open the Door” by Jen SchmidtTalking Points Cards on Amazon Connect with us at theironwomenpodcast@gmail.com