Six reasons people aren't visiting your church: by @heretolead

Most churches want to reach people, spread the Gospel, and to grow. While God causes the church to grow, He utilizes His people to facilitate and propel that growth. So why is it that new people aren’t showing up to your church like you hope and pray. Here’s six reasons:

Your church isn’t for them. I know you think everyone is welcome at your church, but your service, environment and people communicate otherwise. Saying that you’re welcoming doesn’t mean that you’re welcoming.

You don’t expect guests. You’re greeters and ushers are helpful to who is there, but they are not prepped and on the look out for new people. You’re not ready to receive guests, because deep down inside, you don’t expect them.

You don’t acknowledge guests. When new people show up, they aren’t welcomed. In your preaching, you reference Bible stories assuming everyone knows what you are talking about. In discussing church business, you act like new people aren’t in the room.

You don’t advertise. There’s a reason that Coca-Cola and McDonalds advertise – even they have billions of customers. There are strategic things you can do to get new people to come to church, but you’re not doing that.

They haven’t been invited. Personal invitations are the #1 way new people end up at church, but you’re not challenging (or equipping!) your people to invite.

You’re not talking about what they care about. You’re talking about Bible stuff, church stuff, and Christian stuff, not the things that people struggle with in their daily lives. Maybe you’ve let the fear “watering down the Gospel” keep you from talking practically.

Here are few things others are saying about Restoration Church:

Donna Ward-Pastor Mark, wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed service yesterday. You and our Praise Team showed out. We love you and are so proud to have you as our Pastor.


Stephanie W. Treadwell- your word this morning=awesome!

Krislyn Harbin-Awesome sermon today just what we needed to hear from the starting movie clip to the ending. Thanks for letting God use you to minister to his people.

Paula Cox Sykes
Excited about the Financial Peace University Series with Dave Ramsey tonight at Restoration Church Auburn :) !

Amy Andrews Thomas- the Shepard's flock doesn't grow unless he is obedient. I am SO blessed by your obedience it makes me want to run and tell about the presence that everyone at Restoration ushers in! I love Restoration but even more so the committed obedient staff that are there for the purpose of the hurt and broken.... not for their own! MUCH LOVE! The Thomas'

Debbie Moreland
Pastor Mark today when you were given the Lords word with such passion the presence of the Lord was awesome. I am so excited and encouraged that we are a part of the move of what God is doing. THANK YOU for your faithfulness to our Lord and His sheep. YOU ARE A BLESSING
Rita Smith Still reflecting on the "awesome" service Sunday! There is so much more to come..so many miracles to witness...so many testimonies to hear of how the Holy Spirit moved and changed each and every single one of us for "his" Glory!.....you can feel it with every service...anticipating a great move of God!