Just read a report on a study done by Ed Stetzer, author and missiologist. Two big numbers jump out at me:
"42% of those who said they were not born again would come to a Christian worship service during the Christmas season if invited."
"42% of those who are not born again were very or somewhat likely to make a New Year's resolution to attend religious services more frequently in 2007."
How much more evidence do we need to know that by investing in relationships with non-Christians and inviting them to an appropriate environment, we are participating in the Great Commission? This study says that 2 out of 5 people who say they are not Christians would attend a Christmas service at a Christian church IF they were invited.
So...what are you waiting on? Do it! Invite them! What are they going to do...say, "no"...maybe. But, what if they think about it and say, "Okay. I'll do it." You won't know unless you ask.
And who knows, you may be able to lay your head on your pillow Christmas Eve knowing that you had a part in God totally re-directing someone's life...and YOU invited them into the environment where it happened!
CC'ers...we set up the theatre for Christmas Eve yesterday and I got REALLY pumped for Sunday. I've been listening all week to the music we're going to use Sunday...everytime, I get more pumped for Sunday. Here's what I know...people WILL cross the line of faith Sunday at Catalyst. The question is...who will it be?
Your friend? Your dad? Your sister? Your boss? Your business partner? Your dentist? Your neighbor? Your spouse?
You won't know unless you invite them in...there are no excuses! Go ahead, do it now!
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