“I want to move beyond using guilt to motivate people to witness. The truth is most Christians already feel guilty about not witnessing more. True evangelism comes out of the overflow of our spiritual life. As for me, I was once sentenced to death, but I’ve been given life in Jesus. I got to tell somebody!” - RHMA
“I’ve actually apologized to some people for how our church treated them. I haven’t seen the massive shift in how our community sees us that I hoped to see yet, but we are trying to do consistent, faithful basics along with creative, generous ideas where we can.” - SBC Voices
“Many churches see Holy Week as an opportunity for community outreach, in some cases the bigger the better. Church leaders say they hope the spring-themed fun will serve the community, glorify God, and attract new Easter-weekend visitors to worship.” - CToday
“Because Easter is often the highest-attended Sunday of the year, how leaders answer this question shapes not only the experience of that day, but also what first-time and returning guests assume about the life of the church.” - Sam Rainer
“The most effective invitational strategy is not complicated, but it is intentional. It begins by reminding church members that meaningful outreach requires personal involvement.” - Thom Rainer
“Over the past two decades, as we have applied this scale in thousands of contexts, a surprising insight has emerged. The largest mission field is not the eager or the resistant. It is the neutral middle” - Rainer
“New research shows that when it comes to reaching young people, size isn’t a limitation—it’s an asset.” - CToday
“I now view the church bulletin as primarily for the guest. Yes, members may benefit from it. But in its most effective form, it serves as a first impression, a silent ambassador, and a helpful guide for those who may be walking through your doors for the first time.” - Baptist Press
“Rather than give you my own subjective opinions, let me share with you five different ways some churches have actually accomplished this feat.” - Thom Rainer
