Friday, May 30, 2014

What Not To Do To First Timers In A Christian Church

What Not To Do To First Timers In A Christian Church

By Lila Bryant


Faith is interpreted differently across nations, races and demographics. People have varying religious backgrounds and to show respect means to honor their choices and guide them only when necessary. Those who attend a Christian Church in Chester Ca for the first time know how overwhelming and anxiety inducing it can be. Long time followers and preachers should act accordingly and not commit these discouraging mistakes.

Do not drive away anyone who drops by only to come to a full service. Always find a way to offer a reasonable alternative so they know that everyone else gets equal treatment. When visitors are treated well and given assurance, they will come back to better experience what they have missed out on all along.

Some people just cannot help but backbite one of their own. Still, it is unacceptable to badmouth someone from the congregation just because of your own prejudices. Never take any issue out to the public. Instead, fix it among yourselves and be man enough to talk reasonably and with resolve.

Never question the presence of someone in your congregation. Your disbelief only proves that you are judgmental and insecure. Let people be, and leave them to their own praise and worship. You cannot do the selecting for God inasmuch as you cannot turn away those who long to hear the word and bask under the presence of clarity.

First timers who want to serve should also have the freedom to do so, granted that they be given the opportunity. You cannot turn away someone just because he or she is not yet a fully fledged member. It is natural for people to desire to help, which is why having a criterion for this is another form of being selective.

Some first timers are afraid to come forward because they might be grilled with questions that they do not feel like answering right there and then. So, respect private space and focus on welcoming newbies into the congregation. Maintain friendly ties with people and appreciate their presence. This will help them feel more at ease with the presence of everyone.

People do not like waiting especially when they get the impression that they are always welcome, anytime they decide to stay. So when you are assigning people to small groups, never close your doors. Welcome the opportunity to mentor another kindred spirit. Find a way to make things work so no one will be looking elsewhere.

Most importantly, never impose your beliefs. If you tell visitors to leave if they do not agree with the preaching, then you are too weak to handle people. Let them break their own shells and grow into butterflies. Let the experience teach them to engage fully so they can decide with certainty and with trust on their own judgments.

Leaders have to keep their members in check because it says a lot about the whole community. Despite the difficulties with managing people, everyone should at least meet halfway and decide to take initiative when the going gets tough. Most importantly, this oneness should promote love for others because the congregation will be nothing without its people.




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