Discover 10 practical, people-centered tips to help your church welcome, connect, and retain newcomers—turning first-time visitors into fully engaged members of your congregation.

These tips and tools were developed by our friends at TENS: The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. For more ideas on how to encourage...

Invite Welcome Connect Executive Director will present at the Wild Goose Festival in Harmony, North Carolina, Aug. 28–31 We're thrilled...

Summer in the church can be slow. Meetings taper off, pews thin out, the calendar lightens. For many congregations, it’s a season of rest. But what if it could also be a season of reflection and renewal?

A list of books and resources to help you enhance your personal theology of evangelism, hospitality, and belonging.

Join Steve Welch and Archdeacon Julie Altenbach as they discuss how the Diocese of Central Florida is embracing Invite Welcome Connect. Learn how lay and clergy leaders are using workshops, online training, and shared vision to foster deeper hospitality, discipleship, and connection across the diocese.

Developing a clear vision is vital for any ministry aiming for long-lasting impact. An effective ministry vision not only provides a...

Resources for LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Pride and Beyond By Steve Welch, Executive Director   Invite Welcome Connect has added an LGBTQ+...

Creating a welcoming church environment is essential for fostering community and encouraging growth in faith. As churches continue to...

Visiting a church for the first time can feel like crashing someone else's family reunion!

Are you ready to transform your congregation’s approach to evangelism, hospitality, and belonging? Whether you're a seasoned church...

Invite Welcome Connect ® On Demand became available on Jan.1, with unlimited access subscriptions available at the congregation and...

Our Virtual Assistant has been trained using the full text of the Invite Welcome Connect website as well as Mary Foster Parmer’s book, Invite Welcome Connect: Stories & Tools to Transform Your Church. That means it knows the ins and outs of the ministry.

Invite Welcome Connect is an invitation to courageous, hope-filled leadership. It is a call to let go of outdated models and embrace a new way of being Church—relational, generous, creative, and faithful.

Faith communities play a crucial role in fostering connections, personal growth, and spiritual development. They serve as a foundation...

Inclusive spaces are designed to embrace diversity, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives feel valued and respected. Such spaces consider various factors, from physical accessibility to cultural representation. The goal is to create a setting where everyone can engage comfortably and productively.

Parmer, a nationally recognized leader in church renewal, guided participants through the core components of Invite Welcome Connect—a ministry designed to help congregations deepen relationships, foster inclusivity, and grow spiritually and numerically. The workshop emphasized practical strategies for engaging newcomers, nurturing community, and empowering members to share their faith stories.​

Holy Week and Easter are not only the heart of the Christian liturgical year—they are also among the most likely times a visitor will step foot into an Episcopal church.

Mary Foster Parmer—the Founder and Creator of Invite Welcome Connect—recently released simple guidelines. These guidelines help clergy...

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, many are seeking solace in spiritual practices that provide calmness and...