We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too. 1 Thessalonians 2:8
lifeGroups are central to Christ Memorial’s mission of connecting people to life in Jesus. They can provide the atmosphere where deep, meaningful relationships are nurtured. They can provide the place where meaningful spiritual growth happens, where true transformation is unleashed. I wanted to write this article to attempt to express the reasons why we have intentionally made lifeGroups the center of our shared mission.
I am always looking for a powerful way to communicate effectively an inspiring picture of a better future. And in this case, I want to show you a breathtaking snapshot of the reason for lifeGroups! This past month I read this:
“If the leader has any hope of painting a memorable picture of the future, it will be with vivid and compelling language of metaphor-living language-that penetrates the soul as much as it illuminates the mind.
For example, consider the difference in these two sentences, both designed to motivate a person to join a lifeGroup: changed from small group in original text
Appeal number one: 'We have found that people really need and benefit from the opportunity to develop deeper relationships.'
Appeal number two: 'Have you ever considered who will be at your funeral and not looking at their watch?'
Both of these appeals use sixteen words. The first is bland and the second is a bombshell. One goes in one ear and out the other. The second lodges into the heart and delivers meaning like an IV drip over time. The first one uses descriptive words only. The second puts you somewhere…” pg. 184 “Church Unique” Will Mancini
So, I would like you to take a crack it. Pretend that you are talking to your friend, to a group of people. How would you motivate them to join a lifeGroup? What vivid and compelling language would you use to penetrate their soul?
lifeGroups are central to Christ Memorial’s mission of connecting people to life in Jesus. They can provide the atmosphere where deep, meaningful relationships are nurtured. They can provide the place where meaningful spiritual growth happens, where true transformation is unleashed. I wanted to write this article to attempt to express the reasons why we have intentionally made lifeGroups the center of our shared mission.
I am always looking for a powerful way to communicate effectively an inspiring picture of a better future. And in this case, I want to show you a breathtaking snapshot of the reason for lifeGroups! This past month I read this:
“If the leader has any hope of painting a memorable picture of the future, it will be with vivid and compelling language of metaphor-living language-that penetrates the soul as much as it illuminates the mind.
For example, consider the difference in these two sentences, both designed to motivate a person to join a lifeGroup: changed from small group in original text
Appeal number one: 'We have found that people really need and benefit from the opportunity to develop deeper relationships.'
Appeal number two: 'Have you ever considered who will be at your funeral and not looking at their watch?'
Both of these appeals use sixteen words. The first is bland and the second is a bombshell. One goes in one ear and out the other. The second lodges into the heart and delivers meaning like an IV drip over time. The first one uses descriptive words only. The second puts you somewhere…” pg. 184 “Church Unique” Will Mancini
So, I would like you to take a crack it. Pretend that you are talking to your friend, to a group of people. How would you motivate them to join a lifeGroup? What vivid and compelling language would you use to penetrate their soul?
1 comment:
Great question! I don't know about you, but most of our friends are church "attenders" at least. When we are talking to them, we emphasize the coolness of doing something together as a family. We spent so much time in the past going to Men's Group, Moms Bible Study and Sunday school for the kids, but never did anything in the Word together. LifeGroup allows us to have a spiritual conversation with our family and others ...and can sometimes lead to more personal questions when we get home!
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