Attracting a "Crowd" to Worship
A Comprehensible Worship Service
VI. PRINT A SIMPLE.
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The reason: it relaxes first-timers. They can see what’s coming up next.
Suggestions:
- Describe your service in non-technical terms.
- Include program notes that explain what is happening.
- Avoid mystical religious symbols.
- Use bulletin covers with bright nature scenes.
- Use a modern, readable type.
- Always proofread for typographical errors.
VII. MINIMIZE.
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Problem: The bigger you get, the more you have!
- Train your people to read the bulletin.
- Announce only the events that apply to everyone.
- Screen out “in-house” terminology.
- Avoid appeals for help.
- Don’t conduct internal church business in services visitors attend.
VIII. HELP THOSE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE BIBLE
Suggestions on using the Bible when unbelievers are present:
- Provide an outline with the verses printed out.
- Select Scripture readings appropriate for your target.
- Use pew Bibles so they can find the text by page number
IX. PREACH WITH YOUR TARGET AND PURPOSE IN MIND
Listen to Purpose Driven Preaching Seminar
X. ALWAYS OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE CHRIST ANDPEOPLE TO RESPOND! (FAITH FACTOR)
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This is also covered in detail in the Preaching seminar.
Saddleback uses the registration card as a decision card.
XI. CONTINUALLY.
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Ask: What can we do better next weekend?
3 TOOLS SADDLEBACK HAS USED OVER THE YEARS
- First Impression business reply card (sent with letter to 1st time guests)
- Weekend communication card
- Weekly Worship Evaluation Form (for staff)
