A Sleeping Giant

    There is a sleeping giant in today's Church - the unfulfilled potential [unrealized 'sending' capacity] of God's people. Imagine releasing this capacity, even a small percentage of it. Consider the impact of passionate Jesus-followers sharing their story of fellowship and faith and becoming "sent" leaders in their communities. What would be the impact of every Christian sharing their story with one other person and changing our church from a group of "Innies" to "catching, coaching and sending" mentality?

Jesus intends His followers to live "sent" lives-- and for His family, the Church, to be the means by which they are called, equipped and united into a movement that would sweep the world. His words and intent are unmistakable: "As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you" (John 20:21). This command was not for a select few but for all believers. He calls each of us to "Go."

As leaders we seeks to awaken the "sleeping giant" capacity of our church with a renewed emphasis on Jesus' call to not only "Make Disciples" but to equip, grow and send them that together we can "Make a Difference".

 

"Seven minutes is all you get to make a positive first impression. In the first seven minutes of contact with your church, your first-time guests will know whether or not they are coming back. That's before a single worship song is sung and before a single word of the message is uttered." - Nelson Searcy, "Fusion"

 

10% of first-time visitors become regulars

25% of second time visitors become regulars

45% of third time visitors become regulars

 

Know your Story

What difference has your faith made to your life Today or will it make tomorrow?"

    What was your life like before you knew Jesus?

    What is your life like now?

    Where is your life headed for which Jesus' guidance is essential?

 

The Mission Field

Waiting"I Want to be Asked."

Perhaps one of the most underestimated reasons people return to the Church is that someone simply invited them back. Overall, 41% of the formerly churched said that they would return to the local church if a friend or acquaintance invited them. Younger adults are even more influenced by the power of the invitation. Approximately 60% of those ages 18–35 would consider attending or returning to church if someone they knew asked them to come back. A simple, yet powerful invitation is all it may take to prompt a homecoming. Is your church equipping people to invite others?

Motivation - "I Want to Make a Difference."

Almost a third of the formerly churched mentioned that if they were to return to church, they would want to be part of a local body where they could make a difference. By and large, people within the church feel more fulfilled in their lives when they sense that God is using them. And churches with high expectations of their members are actually more likely to draw people back into the fold. People want to serve and know that they are contributing to something significant. Making new members aware that the bar is set high for their contribution does not deter them, but rather motivates them to be a part of the local church.

What are you inviting people to participate in?

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