Hospitality
The Host — creates safe, welcoming spaces where strangers become family.
Quick definition: Hospitality is a motivating love for opening homes and church spaces to others with warmth, welcome, and inclusion.
Biblical anchors: Romans 12:13; Abraham’s hospitality; early house churches. Hospitality seeds relationships that lead to belonging and conversion.
Core motivations & profile: Warm, attentive, detail-oriented about guests’ needs. Values relational connection and practical kindness.
Typical ministry expressions: Welcome teams, host-home groups, newcomer follow-up, meals ministries.
How the gift helps the church: Lowers the barrier to entry, helps newcomers feel known, and cements relational bridges into discipleship.
Recommended reading & Scripture memory: Read stories of Abraham and Lydia; memorize Romans 12:13.
Pastoral word: Hospitality is evangelistic and pastoral. Equip hospitable people, and protect them from overload by building team support.


