Before They Hear You Preach, They Google You
Most churches think their front door is the sanctuary.
It’s not.
It’s Google.
It’s your website.
It’s your Facebook page.
It’s your parking lot.
It’s the first smile they see — or don’t see.
In this episode of Not Your Typical Church Podcast, Cory breaks down why the first 10 minutes of someone’s church experience matter more than most pastors realize. Long before someone hears a sermon or a worship song, they’re deciding whether they trust you, whether they feel safe, and whether they’ll come back.
We talk about:
• Why your digital presence is part of your witness
• The importance of clarity on your website
• What your parking lot communicates
• How anxiety starts before someone walks in
• Why a warm hello beats a polished production
• The danger of over-pressuring first-time guests
• Practical ways to audit your church’s front door
If we believe every soul matters, then every first impression matters.
Before you preach… they’ve already decided how they feel.
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