From Our Rector
How do Churches Grow?
6% walk in on their own
6% walk in on their own
3% join because of some special need
10% join because the Church School has a special program for Youth, Children and Adults
6% join because of the rector
2% join because they were visited by the rector
7% join because of Church School
10% join because of an evangelistic event
65% join because they are invited by friends, relatives, or other church members!
When was the last time any of us invited someone to church? If you have done this, and I know some of you have, I commend you. If you haven’t, perhaps this is the year to change that. If we love something we want others to know about it – I know how much many of you love Saint Christopher’s, perhaps it’s time to tell others about it and ask them if they might like to join us one Sunday. Jesus sent the disciples out two by two; spreading the gospel was not about who had the best programs, the most resources or the best preacher. Spreading the gospel was done “people to people.”
When was the last time any of us invited someone to church? If you have done this, and I know some of you have, I commend you. If you haven’t, perhaps this is the year to change that. If we love something we want others to know about it – I know how much many of you love Saint Christopher’s, perhaps it’s time to tell others about it and ask them if they might like to join us one Sunday. Jesus sent the disciples out two by two; spreading the gospel was not about who had the best programs, the most resources or the best preacher. Spreading the gospel was done “people to people.”
My challenge to all of us is to invite one person to church this year, be thinking and praying about who you might ask – you just might be giving them a gift that will last beyond a lifetime.
God’s Peace,
Eileen+