Writing of the unchurched in America, George Barna draws the following conclusion from his research:
"The best chance of getting them to a church is when someone they know and trust invites them, offers to accompany them, and there is reason to believe that the church event will address one of the issues or needs they are struggling with at that moment." (http://www.barna.org/FlexPage.aspx?Page=BarnaUpdate&BarnaUpdateID=293)
We know that the Word of God addresses the issues and needs of people when we labor diligently to teach the truth of the Word with integrity to the Word and relevance to the community. And while some in our community will attend our church without invitation or any personal connection to someone within the church, I dare say that most will not.
Andrew found his brother, Simon, and brought him to meet Jesus. Philip found his friend, Nathanael, and brought him to meet Jesus. Do you have a relative or friend who doesn't know Jesus? Why not find them and bring them? Why not this Sunday?
