You Belong Here: How to Help Your Church’s Guests Become Family
by Dr. Kevin Garrett
Published on May 14, 2025
Categories: Books

Who is Dr. Kevin Garrett?

Kevin Garrett is a husband, father and pastor. He and is wife Tina have been married since 1988. The two enjoy time with their children Geoffrey and Sydney Garrett, and Nelson and Brooke Garrett, as well as with their grandchildren Jaden, Ariel, and Elise.

Kevin has served churches in Alabama in combinations of music, students, and recreation, as an associate pastor in Education and Outreach, and as a Pastor. He has written extensively for Lifeway Christian Resources in both adult and student publication and curricula. He has authored one Lifeway Bible Study, The Two-Minute Drill to Manhood based upon the book by the same title by John Croyle of the Oak Ridge Boys’ and Girls’ Ranches

Kevin and Tina currently reside in Atmore, AL where he severs as the pastor of Frist Baptist Church of Atmore.

What is the story behind “You Belong Here?”

In “You Belong Here,” Dr. Kevin Garrett shares theological reasons why churches ought to be the most welcoming place on earth. He also shows practically how to make theological beliefs organizationally incarnational. In other words, how can churches most effectively reach and keep people whom God deeply loves? His writing is wonderfully illustrative, theologically accurate, and applicable to any church that wants to get serious about moving guests into fully assimilated members who are actively growing in their faith. This book is a MUST read for pastors.

– Dr. Kevin D. Blackwell, Assistant to the President for Church Relations, Samford University

Read our article, Connections Matter which discusses “You Belong Here”.

What Others Are Saying?

“Rick Garrett offers . . . a biblically sound strategy to bring those who ‘attend’ to a place of immersing themselves sin the church!”

– Rick Burgess, Co-Host of The Rick & Bubba Show, Director of TheManChurch.com

“I’ve known Kevin through school and music . . . Kevin seeks to harness the power of real concern and care for the guests God brings to your church.”

 – Gordon Mote, Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Pianist – Nashville, TN

“I recommend this book to pastors or other church leaders who are committed to helping people become fully devoted followers of Christ.”

– Dr. Rick Lance, Executive Director, Alabama State Board of Missions

How do I purchase, “You Belong Here”

By purchasing Kevin’s book, you express your loving gratitude for his dedication to glorifying God through his article contributions in Christian Grandfather Magazine. 

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1 Comment

  1. Isaac otieno

    Correct, Church is not a place but a state. It is built of Truth and love.

    Your Friend -His Servant,
    Isaac Otieno

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