About Inside Out
Explore what it means to be a welcoming church with this series of video Bible studies. Themes include becoming an outward‑facing community, loving difference, and welcoming those from different cultures, countries, capabilities, and views. Together, we ask what it truly looks like to welcome others as Christ has welcomed us.
Key Questions
Most of us think our congregation is welcoming. But is it? How would we know? Who could tell us? What might feel normal to us but confusing to others? What would it be like to step inside for the first time? These studies encourage honest reflection and Christ‑centred conversation.
An overview of the eight sessions:
- An outward facing community: Genesis 18:1–15
- Not like us: 1 Corinthians 9:19–23
- On the door: Matthew 25:31–46
- Another culture: Ephesians 2:11–22
- Another country: Matthew 2:1–12
- Another capability: 2 Samuel 9:1–13
- Another view: Mark 10:17–27
- Making space for others: Luke 10:25–37
Using the resource
The resource is designed with flexibility in mind and works well in midweek groups, small group settings, or alternative Sunday evening gatherings.
Options include:
- Use all eight sessions in an eight‑week course format.
- Use any session on its own as a standalone study.
- Session 3 is ideal for welcome team training.
- Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 8 can form a shorter core course.
- Sessions 4, 5, 6 and 7 explore specific groups and can be added or used separately.
Videos
Videos to accompany this resource are available for free download, but registration is required, which you can do below.