What are some church basics you can refresh and review or share for the first time with visitors and those new to church? Ask some people who do not go to church what they think happens at church. It might generate some interesting ideas to discuss. Integrate in worship some sharing of why you do what you do, and when your community of faith does it. We can have a tendency of assuming people know and understand about Jesus, Bible, what a worship service is. Some communities of faith are exploring additional ways to reach people, such as sharing ideas about coming together to be able to sing, to gather for fellowship, build community, to talk about how ancient wisdom informs our everyday lives. We come as we are to share our joys and concerns and be together, people of all ages.
Have you recently done a walk around your building inside and out, making sure directions to doors, signage for events is current and up to date? Is it time to look at your website and see what people who visit will learn? Is that current? Visit websites of churches you don’t know and see what questions you have as a visitor. It is easy to assume everyone knows each other and the ways unique to your community of faith. Revisit your own community of faith’s website, social media, and signage or other communication. Do you know anyone who does not attend church who might join you to take a look? What improvements can you suggest?
