What if someone came in to your church and asked, May I
Have Your Seat? This question is
often answered in the negative in a declining church, but growing churches
answer “yes”.
Paul
tells us in Colossians 4:5-6; Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most
of every opportunity. Let
your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may
know how to answer everyone.
Three
things to remember:
1.
The Open Chair
A reminder that new members and guests are always
welcomed.
2.
The Comfort Zone
When an area is 80% full growth begins to decline.
3.
The Average Size
There are new standards of how many people will
fit. People require more space than ever before.
How
willing are you to give up your seat, get out of your comfort zone, or rethink
the way we do church?
Be
wise today and always – be willing to grow.
