Sticky Church: slamming your back door
The people we have are tools to be used
.... Shepherd the flock God has entrusted to you
We can not overlook the ones who are struggling in the flock
Assimilation and retention (sticky church)
....assimilation equals getting people to come back and get them into a program (vital first step but not a place of connection)
....retention equals getting people to stay (goal is lifelong relationship)
Question:: what are we doing relationally in our small groups as well as what we are doing missionaly
Our groups have to be highly Missional but relational as well
.... Are we creating tight family relationships
.... People have to learn to be vulnerable not "friendly"
Example....how are you? .... I am fine (when really they are not)
..... Friendly does not equal connection
Many people will be friendly by will not connect
Churches have to be birthing centers
.... People need to grow and be nurtured
.... People stay where there is growth
We can not think that just because we are friendly that we are connected
Question... Are we really connecting and becoming sticky?
Or are we just acting friendly
Trent Brown, Lead Pastor
Gateway Fellowship
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