4. Our Culture Is Ripe for an Alternative to Consuming
One of the frequent criticisms non-Christians levy at Christians is that we’re self-indulgent and hypocritical.
Those critiques are not without warrant.
As a more selfless church emerges (even excellent, selfless churches), that will drive more curiosity and interest from unchurched people.
While you can debate what Millennials really want out of life, there appears to be a growing attraction in our culture to rebel against consumerism.
People are longing for an alternative to life as they know it. The church is that alternative.
In the future church, Christians obsessed with giving away their lives will eclipse Christians obsessed with themselves and their preferences.
5. People Become the Most Passionate About the Things With Which They’re Most Involved
A final reason that engagement will drive future church growth is simply this: People become most passionate about the things with which they’re most involved.
Just talk to a football dad or a baseball mom. Or your foodie friend who just found yet another recipe. Or your triathlete friend who set another personal best.
Engagement fuels involvement. Involvement fuels passion. Passion fuels invitation.
That’s why your friend wants you to try that recipe, to watch the game with them and at least attempt a 5k.
Engagement leads to invitation. Invitation leads to unchurched people following Jesus.
In many ways, this can only be a good thing.
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This article originally appeared here.
