We frequently get visitors at our church because of our central location. I sometimes see individual members speaking to a visitor individually. I see a sweet ministry in some of our members as they gently reach out, unprompted. This is no formal program or planned work. But it is each heart responding to needs.

I sometimes see guests sitting in a pew after the service deep in thought during our truly amazing postludes. I think they appreciate the peaceful haven. We just refurbished our church, and visitors remark at its beauty. Our membership is growing. 30 somethings are joining. We had no practitioners for many years and now have three, (And other non-listed ones too).

Church is in thought before it is in a building or in a program or in a service for that matter. It is not a one size fits all. Which is great. Each church will have its own unique way of reaching out. Sometimes I think more outreach is happening than we realize. When our thought gets in tune, we start to recognize where outreach is already happening in quiet ways.

Yvonne