Capstone Activity

Church Hospitality Strategic Proposal

For the capstone project, participants will craft a strategic proposal for enhancing the hospitality ministry within their church. This proposal will synthesize the insights and ideas developed through the course's lessons and practice activities. Participants are encouraged to integrate their learning about the biblical foundation of hospitality, creating welcoming experiences, nurturing a sense of belonging, and supporting volunteer teams with empathy.

Our goal is to create a proposal that demonstrates a holistic understanding of Christian hospitality, outlines actionable strategies for improving the church's hospitality ministry, and incorporates a plan for empowering and engaging volunteer teams.

Project Components

1. Introduction and Background: Briefly describe the current state of hospitality within your church, highlighting areas of strength and potential growth identified through the course activities.
2. Strategic Improvement Proposals: Based on your work in the "Welcome Experience Audit" and the "Explore Ideas for Community Belonging" activities, propose specific initiatives designed to enhance the welcome experience and foster deeper community belonging. Detail how these initiatives align with the course's teachings on hospitality as a mission and a reflection of God's love.
3. Volunteer Engagement Strategy: Drawing from the insights gained in designing a "Volunteer Feedback Instrument," outline strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining a passionate and empathetic volunteer team to support your proposed hospitality initiatives. Include ideas for fostering a culture of appreciation, empowerment, and continuous learning among volunteers.
4. Implementation Ideas: Provide a high-level proposal for implementing your hospitality initiatives, including key steps, timelines, and considerations for ensuring inclusivity and practicality. Highlight how you will utilize volunteer feedback to refine and adapt these initiatives over time.
5. Impact and Evaluation: Describe the anticipated impact of your proposed initiatives on newcomers and existing church members. Include criteria for evaluating their success and plans for gathering ongoing feedback from the church community and volunteer teams.

Submission Requirements

Compile your proposal into a structured document that is clear, concise, and compelling. Your submission should reflect an understanding of Christian hospitality and demonstrate creativity and practicality in applying course concepts to your church's context. Upload your proposal using the option below.

(Optional) Presentation

Prepare a brief presentation summarizing your strategic proposal to share with course peers, mentors, or potentially church leadership for feedback. The presentation should highlight the components of your proposal and your vision for transforming church hospitality.