2 Large or small isn’t the point. Conveying the Gospel in helpful and faithful ways is the mission of every church. Flashy isn’t the same as faithful. “Outrage Entertainment” isn’t the same as “Good News.” A better church doesn’t just attract people… it reflects Jesus’ teaching, actions, and love. Humble. Compassionate. Courageous. Loving. Real. These are the things you need to Church. Better.     10      Because You’re Overconnected… and Still Lonely We’re surrounded by Wi-F

3       Because The World Doesn’t Need Nice… The World Needs Love. Friendly is good. But spiritual friendship is deeper.Nice is good. But love is stronger. The world needs people who see others through God’s eyes. People who pray, and who notice when people disappear. The world needs Christians who show up. A better church helps real friendships grow, and better Christians need a faith community that nurtures the ways we love.   10      Because You’re Overconnected… and Still

4       Because Real Community Is Messy… but Worth It Community means friction, forgiveness, grace, and growth. It allows deep and hard questions to be discussed with respect and mutual trust.To church better, a church doesn’t run from the messy. Disorder is embraced as grace leans in. Your faith community should be your companion through it… which is the Jesus way of living.   10      Because You’re Overconnected… and Still Lonely We’re surrounded by Wi-Fi, messages, and fe

6       Because You’re Not a Volunteer… You’re a Calling You’re not just a greeter, singer, or helper. You’re not a visitor… you’re a guest.You ’re uniquely gifted and created with purpose. To church better, seek communities of faith that don’t use you to fill positions… they welcome you to explore your gifts and talents. A faithful community will help you discover your calling, and empower you to be a better person. Church. Better.   10      Because You’re Overconnected… and

7       Because Belonging Comes Before Joining Jesus didn’t say, “Believe right away. Join, then follow.” He said, “Come, walk with me.” To church better, participate in a faith community that opens its doors, arms, and hearts, long before everything makes sense. Friendship and community come first. Faithful response comes later.   10      Because You’re Overconnected… and Still Lonely We’re surrounded by Wi-Fi, messages, and feeds — but friendship is fading.A better church i

8       Because Church Should Heal Wounds, Not Hide Them We all carry pain... emotional, spiritual, relational. A better church doesn’t pretend everything is fine. It becomes a safe place for tears, honesty, healing, and hope. Your faith community must be a safe place to have honest conversations. It must be affirming, correcting, hopeful and forgiving. If you don't receive Good News and grace from your church experience, it's time to make some changes. And if you approach yo

10      Because You’re Over-connected… and Still Lonely We’re surrounded by Wi-Fi, messages, and feeds — but friendship is fading.A better church isn’t just a building you sit in.It ’s a community you belong to — where names matter, stories are shared, and presence is real. 9       Because Real Faith Needs Real Questions Faith doesn’t grow in silence. Faith grows through honest searching, especially in an open and supportive community.A better church makes room for doubts, qu

Notice I didn't say you need a better church... although that might be true. Reason Number 10 Becasue you're overconnected, but still lonely. We're surrounded by Wi-Fi, messages, and feeds... connected from point to point, person to person, around the globe. But real friendships are fleeting and rare. A better church isn’t just a building you sit in.It ’s a community you belong to... where names matter, stories are shared, and presence is real. Get connected to your community

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