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“In the Lobby, I Have Brochures of Ten Other Churches In Town You Might Like…”
Orginally published on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 7:27 AM
by Todd Rhoades
Craig Groeschel talks recently at the Swerve blog about preaching on his church's vision: I explained that in the lobby, I had brochures from ten other churches in town that I recommended. (I had relationships with these pastors and completely trusted their leadership.) The next week, we had about 500 new seats for people who could get excited about the vision...
Within a short period of time, God filled those seats with passionate people. Many of those who left our church found great, biblical churches where they could worship and use their gifts.
Everybody won!
FOR DISCUSSION: What would happen if you asked people to leave? Would they? Would it be a good thing or a bad thing for your church? If it’d be a good thing, why haven’t you asked? (Seems like there’s a verse somewhere that says we don’t have ‘cause we don’t ask!)
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