{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Reading Lenz With Nick Lenzi","title":"How To Host Friends w/ Guest Sarah Neral","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4276,"description":"Do you remember your first night at group? Do you remember the message you talked about? Or do you remember how they made you feel? \nWe often overlook how we are intentionally welcoming those new to our community and into our groups. On this episode we are joined by hospitality expert, Sarah Neral, who will share with us practical ways we can impact our groups through biblical hospitality.\nABOUT OUR GUEST\nSarah Neral is the Associate Director of Community at Hoboken Grace in Hoboken, NJ. One of Sarah’s biggest joy comes from building community and helping people get connected. A North Carolina native, she joined Hoboken Grace in 2011 when she moved to the NY/NJ area and joined staff in 2015. Prior to Hoboken Grace, Sarah worked in Wealth Management and Philanthropic Solutions with US Trust. When she’s not exploring Hoboken with her husband, CJ, and daughter, Lela Rose, you can find her immersed in a great book, planning a party or hosting a friendly gathering.\nSAMPLE EMAIL\n\nHi NAME,\nWe are so excited you decided to join our small group.  This will be a great opportunity for you to meet others just like you, who are looking for a space to connect, to talk, to listen and to become closer to God.\nWe will come together every WEEK DAY from  ENTER TIME. We'll be meeting SHARE DETAILS.\nPlease feel free to invite others to join our group. Amazing things happen when we come together.  \nI left my number below if you have any questions. \nSee you next WEEK DAY!\nThanks,\nYOUR NAME\n555-555-5555\n \nSAMPLE TEXT\nHey THEIR NAME — This is YOUR NAME. Just sent you an email about our group. If you have need anything don’t be afraid to text.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_pa81eRN16hZdS5uw5e2-05kqW_z0EJqFUl2RL2HeQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMwMTU3LzE2Nzg4/MTMxNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}