How do you make friends in the church? In this episode, the gang tackles fellowship and finding your way in relationships with other Christians in your church.
How do you make friends in the church? In this episode, the gang tackles fellowship and finding your way in relationships with other Christians in your church.
0:00 – INTRO
0:58 – WHY ARE FRIENDSHIPS SO IMPORTANT WITHIN THE CHURCH?
Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
Fellowship = creating spiritual friends
3:03 – WHAT ARE SOME WAYS FOR MAKING FRIENDS IN CHURCH?
Introduce yourself to the greeter. Go to the welcome area.
Attend the same Sunday worship service each week and meet those around you
Introduce yourself to a new person
7:15 – WHAT GROUPS OR ACTIVITIES CAN PEOPLE JOIN TO MEET OTHERS?
Small groups & Bible studies
9:03 – VOLUNTEERING/SERVING
Volunteering is a great way to serve others and make friends!
10:55 – NURSERY/CHILDREN’S MINISTRY IS A HUGE OPPORTUNITY!
Best evangelism opportunity! Best discipleship opportunity! Easy on-ramp (don’t need special skills). And will connect you to lots of families and people in the church.
12:58 – OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GROUPS FOR MAKING FRIENDS?
Places to serve: kids in summer Vacation Bible School, teenagers in youth group, sports through the church or with other members
Affinity groups: addiction groups, financial classes, single parents, young adults
Don’t only get involved with people like you!
15:45 – SO WHAT?
There are many ways to create fellowship within your church: through programs and organically
16:28 – WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?
REACH OUT: To someone new, someone you already know, or someone older
17:22 – THANK YOU & WRAP UP
