If we want new people to feel comfortable in our church, we need to let them know we acknowledge them and care about their needs and concerns. In other words, we need to listen to them. Listening is not a natural ability; it is something we learn all of our lives.

Douglas Steer wrote, "To 'listen' another's soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any ...

Topics:	Community impact, Evangelism, Outreach, Planning, Seekers, Strategy, Unchurched, Visitors & guests
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor, Worship
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Isaiah 65:24
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

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Building Unity in the Church of the New Millenniumby Dwight Perry, editor This collection of articles helps ministry leaders promote unity among those of different races, classes, and genders within the church. The message: to love as Christ commanded, the church must learn to incorporate, reach out to, and become unified with ...

Topics:	Communication, Cross-cultural outreach, Culture, Diversity, Generational differences, Service, Unchurched, Unity
Filters:	Church staff, Elder, Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor, Service, Worship, Worship leader
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Isaiah 65:24, Acts 1:8, Acts 2
Date Added:	August 27, 2007