As I do each year at this time, I'm encouraging people to invite family & friends to worship on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Some fresh research by the folks at Lifeway confirms that the more personal relationship the one being invited has with the inviter, the more likely they are to listen and respond positively.
For all the great efforts we make at communicating by mail, email, social networks, etc. -- the thing people really want is a personal conversation with someone they know.
The researchers actually asked about 13 different means of trying to communicate with people about Church and faith. The least favorite of Americans? Door-to-door efforts by people they don't know.
What about the timing of conversations about God? Is there a best time to talk to people? Take a look at what those who were asked said.
Pray about opportunities to speak to people you love and care about, sharing the hope we have in Christ!
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