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 […]
Discussing Church 8 This week we visit our third new church. It’s a grand experiment, one quite radical from their conservative denominational roots. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #8: 1. A greeter welcomes us and explains what to expect during our visit. How can you help visitors at your church know what will […]
Discussing Church 7 I suspect this church is only a couple years old. I later learn they’re an outgrowth of a small group. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #7: 1. Their meeting space looks abandoned. We approach with uncertainty. I hesitate to walk inside. It wouldn’t take much to make the entrance more […]
Discussing Church 6 This small country church didn’t come up in our online research, but we have driven past it. All we know is their name and service time. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #6: 1. A wheelchair ramp suggests the way inside, but we’re surprised when it doesn’t lead to the main […]
Discussing Church 5 When I tell people we’re visiting area churches, I specify Christian, but they often hear Protestant. It surprises them to learn we’ll visit Catholic gatherings too. After all, Catholics are Christians too. Today is our first visit to a Catholic church. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #5: 1. A flurry […]
Discussing Church 4 This church’s Facebook page—they have no website—says their “services are informal with a blend of hymns and contemporary music.” I expect service melding contemporary and traditional aspect of worship. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #4: 1. I suspect the service will match what I see in the facility, a merging […]
Discussing Church 3 The third church is more established like Church #1 but more midsized like Church #2. It is a caring church. Consider these four discussion questions about Church #3: 1. Many pages on their website are “under construction” or “coming soon.” The sections for members have information, while the pages for visitors are […]