Radical Hospitality

Radical Hospitality: Creating a culture of welcome in the churchWhat if the key to church growth isn't just better programs, louder music, or trendier sermons-but radical, Christ-like hospitality?In Radical Hospitality, author Robby Lybrand brings together his unique blend of ministry experience and a career in the hospitality industry to offer a fresh, practical, and deeply spiritual look at how churches can embrace hospitality as a core ministry. This isn't about greeters at the door or coffee in the lobby; it's about creating a culture where every person, visitor or long-time member, feels seen, valued, and wanted.Through personal stories, biblical insights, and hands-on strategies, Radical Hospitality equips church leaders, volunteers, and everyday disciples to: - Reimagine hospitality as a spiritual practice and a form of evangelism- Identify, train, and empower hospitality-minded volunteers- Examine the full worship experience, from parking lot to pew, to remove barriers to belonging- Move from transactional friendliness to transformational connection- Live out the welcome of Jesus in every part of congregational lifeWhether you're leading a large church or a small congregation, this book will inspire and equip you to create a welcoming community where people don't just attend, they belong.