The
Root have a very interesting piece about Harlem’s churches and the New York tourism industry.....I'm really floored by this.....How can a church leader allow hundreds of visitors to "just gawk" at its worship services? At least 60 of Harlem's 338 churches take part in the gospel sightseeing trade....I know we love to say the Church of Christ should be hospitable and welcoming to all who attend....I wholehearted agree the church should be a welcoming place.....Especially when visitors come in the spirit of worship.....How do you handle tourists who are loud, disrespectful or wearing inappropriate clothing? Do you priorities seating for members?Do you
set a dress code? Do you designate a “visitor section”?It looks like Abyssinian Baptist Church goes far as to warn visitors waiting outside, this is a service and not a gospel concert. If you won't a gospel concert then there are other churches that can accommodate you.
