A different kind of evangelism

We run events. We walk up to people in the mall and ask to talk to them about Jesus. We start attending Zumba classes so we can meet new people. We sacrifice and we put ourselves out there so that many might hear and some be saved. And so we should.

But sometimes people come to us. They drop into church one Sunday - and never come back. Hopefully we make them feel welcome; but then we watch them go, these people who by their coming show that they are open to considering faith. I've begun to think that, if we are to spend our time and effort anywhere, it should be with these people. We could invite them out for a coffee after church, or help make up their team at the local pub quiz. Maybe then they'll feel comfortable coming back to church.


H/T Sarah