Comments on: Quit inviting people to church! http://www.ginamcclain.com/2009/07/22/quit-inviting-people-to-church/ Generational ministry revisited. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:56:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: gina http://www.ginamcclain.com/2009/07/22/quit-inviting-people-to-church/comment-page-1/#comment-982 gina Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:40:57 +0000 http://www.ginamcclain.com/?p=1960#comment-982 Jen, This is an excellent question. One I continue to ask. I think it comes from all of the places you mention. And more. I think it must become part of the culture. Personally I've found there are natural points in the life of a family where they are open to a shift in direction. I.e. new baby, child's decision for Christ, baptism. These are points I don't have to manufacture excitement. Parents are naturally looking beyond themselves. They are great entry points to sew in a different vision. Joiner's book, Think Orange, talks about a great vision to put before a parent. Just some initial ideas. Would love to hear more! Jen,
This is an excellent question. One I continue to ask.

I think it comes from all of the places you mention. And more. I think it must become part of the culture.

Personally I’ve found there are natural points in the life of a family where they are open to a shift in direction. I.e. new baby, child’s decision for Christ, baptism. These are points I don’t have to manufacture excitement. Parents are naturally looking beyond themselves. They are great entry points to sew in a different vision.

Joiner’s book, Think Orange, talks about a great vision to put before a parent.

Just some initial ideas. Would love to hear more!

]]> By: Jen http://www.ginamcclain.com/2009/07/22/quit-inviting-people-to-church/comment-page-1/#comment-981 Jen Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:57:12 +0000 http://www.ginamcclain.com/?p=1960#comment-981 I love this. But what does it look like practically speaking? Any ideas on "how" to "gain their attention, change their pespective and become their source of vision?" How do we do this w/out taking more of their extra time? Is this what we do from the pulpit? Small groups? Newsletters? All of the above? Something else? I love this. But what does it look like practically speaking? Any ideas on “how” to “gain their attention, change their pespective and become their source of vision?” How do we do this w/out taking more of their extra time? Is this what we do from the pulpit? Small groups? Newsletters? All of the above? Something else?

]]> By: Dustin Aagaard http://www.ginamcclain.com/2009/07/22/quit-inviting-people-to-church/comment-page-1/#comment-927 Dustin Aagaard Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.ginamcclain.com/?p=1960#comment-927 Gina, love the thoughts. Great posts. Thanks! Hope all is well. Gina, love the thoughts. Great posts. Thanks! Hope all is well.

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