How to Identify Core Group Members for Your Church Plant
Look them in the eye and say, “I want to plant a new, Jesus-loving church in urban Kansas City.”
Now pay attention very closely in the next couple seconds–no looking down to sip coffee, scratch your ear, buff your cell phone, whatever.
If their eyes light up like you just told a joke that was simultaneously profound and witty, you may have just met a prospective member. Those plans and dreams that keep you awake at night? Now’s the time to put them on the table.
If they look at you with a mystified but interested expression, you could still have traction. Throw out a few more specifics like bait on a hook and see if you get a tug.
If they stare at you blankly for the space of a couple beats, you may as well start talking about weather and the Royals. That conversation is going nowhere but “Oh, that’s nice.”
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I like the blog so far brother. I look forward to reading along as your plant progresses!
May 24th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate the kind words.