1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou may know how thou ought to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
 
1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
 
"Proper protocol for guest ministry"
 
       "Protocol is a set of guidelines for use in various circumstances".
 
 
1-------Understand you are a guest in another's home, you are to come in an attitude of submission,  as a servant.
 
2--------Prepare ahead of time so there are no surprises,  Make sure you ask beforehand if there is anything you need to know or you are not sure of.    If you are asked to sing don't preach, do what you are asked to do.
If given a set time,  don't go over the limit, and don't ask if you can have more.
 
3--------You are not there to correct, change, or to take advantage of, but to serve them.
 
4--------When it is time to take the podium,   Give proper greetings by honoring the set person of the house, also give greetings by letting them know you are under authority from without or wherever you may come from,  Also from within the church you are now speaking.
 
5--------Stay away from controversial issues unless you are asked by the set person of the house,  if you already have relationship with them you know what is being taught.
 
6--------Don't seek to develop relationships or council the members within the church, unless you are asked to by the leadership.
 
7---------Never manipulate the people for money, don't try to get them to give to you instead have the attitude you are there to be an offering.  Let the leadership of the church handle the financial area.
 
8---------Never put down the Leadership, the church, city, or geographical location.  Be a people lifter.
 
9---------Treat the people and their family members with the utmost respect.
 
10--------When you are there in that city you are to give your time and loyalty to those who invited you, not with other friends you may have in the same area.
 
"You should be there to build relationships,  not have a one night stand".
 
 
Scott Stimson Sr.
 

 

1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

 
"Proper protocol for churches"
 
"Protocol is a set of guidelines for use in various circumstances".
 
 
1--------Prepare to serve them and make them feel welcome, send out a request form to find out their desires or specific needs.
{a}---Check out the accommodations to make sure that they are acceptable, put a gift basket in the room, be creative.
 
{2}-------Let them know what you expect from them, how long of time you would expect them to have in the service, who the honorarium check should be made out to, What you desire in inviting them. if there is a potential problem with the honorarium, discuss it ahead of time. Be generous with them considering they are your guest and they are away from home,  take care of your portion of the travel expenses.
 
3------Make sure they are well cared for while they are with you,  if you cannot be the host or hostess make sure someone is assigned to care for them in an excellent manner.
 
4-----Give them proper introduction, Don't pre-preach or take to long in worship before you introduce them,  The people hear you all the time they need to hear your guest, give them plenty of time and they will be much more effective.
 
5------Don't be over protective,  allow the speaker to mingle among the people.
 
6------Make sure that the speaker leaves strengthened and encouraged, more than when they came.
 
7------Don't be hasty to have ministry in,  just because they have a gift, look for those who are relational. 
 
8------Those who seek to come to your church and preach,  are not normally relationship minded,  but self ministry minded, many times they are just desiring an offering.