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Yet hospitality is more than greeters and coffee; it\u2019s a science.<\/p> <p>What happens when we take what the world\u2019s best researchers know about hotels, restaurants, and customer experience and apply it to the church? I recently spent a day digging into numerous scientific journals, nerding out on what the church can learn from the hospitality industry. Here are six surprising findings that can improve the way your church welcomes people.<\/p> <p><b>1. 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