Invite Them and They Will Come . . .

Not as dramatic as the Field of Dreams "Build it and they will come," but much more applicable to church planting.
This past weekend The Compass Church, in Batesville, held it's first of four preview services. After weeks of planning, advertising and getting the word out, the Lord blessed with over 80 in attendance.
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When asked how many showed up that none of the launch team knew (ie. heard about it via radio or print), Mickey Jones, Directional Pastor, replied "I think that everyone who came did so as a result of a personal invitation."
This is not only typical, but may even be considered a "law" of sorts in church planting and church life over all.
The Lord is working on peoples hearts. There are many in each of our circles of influence who, with a simple invitation, would join us in church or small group meeting.
Invite them and let's see if they will come!