He writes for pastors and for the church. He writes out of his own experience and draws on the wisdom of others. The Welcoming Congregation: Roots and Fruits of Christian Hospitality is a welcome addition to the library of books on welcoming and hospitality, in that it distills the best of what is already available while pressing the issues into both greater depth and increased accessibility. Each chapter contains a “Best Practices” window, Discussion Questions, an Action Plan, and Preaching Suggestions. In this way, it is a readily adaptable guide for pastors and church leaders.