davidpayne

622. a number. meaningless alone. without context pointless. here’s the context: 425 are at church at Lifesong normally so nearly 50% more were at church this weekend than are otherwise – that’s a lot of people hearing the deep truth of Jesus sacrifice and glorification. 622. not 11,000. 622. if churches average 73 people then that’s 5.9 times normal each weekend and 8.7 times normal on Easter. more context. NO MARKETING. We’re a big believer in the reality that your message or product can change nobody that isn’t there to hear it (that whole faith comes by hearing thing….) so we BETTER work HARD at getting people through the doors; but we didn’t as an organism, just organically.  We usually do. We didn’t. 622. Lifesong regulars took very naked responsibility and ownership to intercede for, invest in, and invite their loved ones – friends and families – to church. Radical idea. intercede, invest & invite (thanks Northpoint Church for the springboard idea). context. personal compassion for the lost. personal ownership for their soul. Read more