My wife and I visited 52 churches in a year. Then we attended a bunch more. Here is what we learned.
How to Be an Engaging Church The experiences I share in this book More Than 52 Churches are just that: my experiences. Other people will have different observations when visiting a church. I am an introvert, as is a slight majority of the population, but my reactions are not unique to or representative of introverts. […]
Discussing Church 15 Their website says we’ll find “a laid-back, coffeehouse atmosphere” with “an unconventional setting where a blend of people, of all ages, from all walks of life, can gather and feel at home.” This is my kind of church. It’s an outlier church in a mainline denomination. Consider these four discussion questions about […]
Discussing Church 14 The church website doesn’t give their affiliation, but the pastor’s bio implies they’re Pentecostal. Their Facebook page, however, prominently confirms this. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #14: 1. Facebook says the service lasts two hours. I’m glad to know this, but I still dread what awaits me. Most people expect […]
Discussing Churches 14-26 The next thirteen churches on my list promise a wider variety of experiences. This excites me. Our journey is about growth and discovery, not about thoroughly covering every option in a precise order. Consider these two discussion questions as we look forward to part 2: 1. We can experience a lot of […]
Discussion Questions for Churches 1-13 We’re one-quarter of the way through our journey of visiting 52 churches in a year. It’s been more than I’d hoped for and at the same time, not as much of what I expected. Consider these two discussion questions about the first part of our journey: 1. Every church we […]
Discussing Church 13 This church has no website and a blank Facebook page. The lack of information online discourages me. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #13: 1. The pastor welcomes us warmly. He’s expecting us because Candy emailed him to confirm service times. What can your church do to make it easier for […]
Discussing Church 12 Next up is another United Methodist Church. It’s a rural church and not on the way to anywhere we go, so we didn’t know it existed. They provide a lesson in what it means to be visitor friendly. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #12: 1. Their website is the most […]
Discussing Church 11 The trendy website of this church gives no indication of their focus or affiliation. In contrast, their Facebook page says they’re charismatic. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #11: 1. Despite their claim to be charismatic, their service is much like nontraditional evangelical churches. If your church is to stand out, […]
Discussing Church 10 Today’s church has no website, and their Facebook page only links to their denomination’s website. Without an online presence, their outreach efforts are nil. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #10: 1. With no online presence, their outreach efforts are nonexistent. Their future lacks promise. Members will die with no one […]
Discussing Church 9 Today, we’ll go to a United Methodist church, our first visit to a widely recognized denomination. They know how to enhance community by sharing a meal. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #9: 1. Their services are traditional. I wonder if I should dress up, but their website doesn’t say. Though […]