Shortly into his new pastorate, Pastor Andy Meier initiated "Recent Attender Receptions." Invitations to the pastor's home helped lower the threshold for people entering the church. Here was an opportunity for newcomers to mingle with one another, become acquainted with the church staff, and ask questions about the church.

But Andy wasn't satisfied to connect only with newcomers. He also wanted ...

Topics:	Anger, Bitterness, Controversy, Fellowship, Healing, Health, Reconciliation, Relationships
Filters:	Counseling, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Colossians 4:5, Titus 3:9-11
Date Added:	November 22, 2009

How do we measure up to these marks of a church that's fired up for evangelism?

1. The salvation of lost people is the church's top priority. Evangelism, or sharing the gospel for the purpose of conversion, must be a clearly stated objective. The allocation of time, energy, and resources must match the goal.

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Topics:	Culture, Evangelism, Outreach, Relevance, Seekers, Spiritual friendship, Unchurched, Visitors & guests
Filters:	Church staff, Elder, Evangelism, Hospitality, Outreach, Pastor, Youth pastor
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Colossians 4:3-6
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

Shortly into his new pastorate, Pastor Andy Meier initiated "Recent Attender Receptions." Invitations to the pastor's home helped lower the threshold for people entering the church. Here was an opportunity for newcomers to mingle with one another, become acquainted with the church staff, and ask questions about the church.

But Andy wasn't satisfied to connect only with newcomers. He also wanted ...

Topics:	Assimilation, Community, Growth, Hospitality, New members, Newcomers, Visitors & guests
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Greeter, Hospitality, Outreach, Pastor, Usher
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Colossians 4:5, Titus 3:9-11
Date Added:	July 31, 2007