Yikes, People are Listening Differently (3 ways)
I remember years ago, on a summer vacation, my parents stopped near a lake to take a break from driving and to allow our family to stretch our legs. My brother was probably picking on me so I’m sure my parents were the ones who needed the break from us!
My Dad suggested that we go fishing. He pulled a couple of rods from the trunk and then we dug for worms. After several minutes of looking, we gave up finding good bait. My Mom “thought” she read that raisins worked as good as worms. She may have made it up since 1) she wanted us to fish and 2) she had a box of raisins. For a couple of quiet...
Location blindness (why the Church needs to overcome it)
Have you ever noticed a business, restaurant, or church only after needing its services, despite passing by it daily? This is called "location blindness”— when people tune out things they don't think are relevant or needed. The more noise, the more blindness. And we live in that world today! Let’s take a look at why this happens, especially for churches, and how you can overcome it.
1. Lack of Immediate Need
When people don’t need your ministry immediately, they filter it out. Churches, for example, often go unnoticed when people don’t feel an immediate felt spiritual need.
Solution: Try and Stay Relevant Year-round
Know what you should be known for in your community. Then host community events that keep your presence top of mind....