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 incomplete.
What can you do to keep your website up-to-date and relevant for visitors?
2. Finding the church is a person’s first challenge. Knowing which door to enter is next. This facility has several doors, all unmarked. We don’t know which one to use.
How can you better guide people to the correct entrance?
3. These folks dress up for church. I don’t. My appearance doesn’t bother me, but it might be a problem for others—both visitors and members.
Will visitors who dress differently feel comfortable at your church or out of place?
4. As we walk in, a friend spots me. She says, “This won’t be a typical service.” One of their members died by suicide. The service will address their loss.
If your service will have unexpected content or be difficult to deal with, what can you do to alert guests to help them avoid unpleasant surprises?
A caring church makes the difference when dealing with difficult situations. This church exemplifies this well.
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