I have heard this from many who have moved from larger, sometimes, “mega” church locations. “Looking for a smaller church” may not be true. What most mean when they say this, “I’m looking for relationship.” As leaders in ABF, ministry or administration, we must constantly be looking for sticking points- places that people pause at and begin to build relationships. Some come for programs. Some come for productions. Some come for convenience. All, however, stay because of relationships. There are challenges to every attender, member and guest of Anderson Mill Baptist Church: to find friends, deepen relationships and invite others to join your sphere of relationships.
One danger needs to be avoided, whether the church is large or small. Look around the church. Do you know everybody, or at least most people? If you do, perhaps we’ve overlooked the Great Commission. In the coming year, purpose to invite new people to join you for worship and Bible study each week. Ask them to consider Jesus as their Savior. My prayer is for our ABF classes to be filled with more unfamiliar faces than members. To have more new faces than comfortable faces.
You do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2
One danger needs to be avoided, whether the church is large or small. Look around the church. Do you know everybody, or at least most people? If you do, perhaps we’ve overlooked the Great Commission. In the coming year, purpose to invite new people to join you for worship and Bible study each week. Ask them to consider Jesus as their Savior. My prayer is for our ABF classes to be filled with more unfamiliar faces than members. To have more new faces than comfortable faces.
You do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2
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