4. Ministry Strategy
Our ministry environments are designed to function like the rooms in a home. We invite guests to the foyer, develop friendships in the living room and grow as a family around the kitchen table.
The following page will explain the role of each room, as well as give you examples of existing environments.
foy•er ( foi’ er, foi ya’ ) n. — an entry.
It’s the place in your home that serves as the welcome area for guests and new friends. It’s the first step, and it’s often your only chance to make your guests feel comfortable enough to return. That’s exactly how we’ve designed our entry environments at Southside Church. Our Sunday morning worship services are “foyer” environments. We want our guests to come back, so we do everything with them in mind. Each area of ministry also has its own foyer: middle school has Kaos, high school has Rush Hour, and adults have the worship service. These environments are where most people will experience Southside for the first time, and they serve as the perfect place to introduce newcomers to life at Southside Church. So, come on in …