Monthly Archives: February 2016

Words from Pastor Mark – February 2016

Friends DayInvite a Friend Sunday

Why do people first come to church?

The friendship factor.

The Institute for Church Growth has done research for over 40 years in the area of church growth. Most recently they asked more than 50,000 people over the last 10 years why they came to church, and between 75 and 90 percent of respondents say, “I began attending because someone invited me.” Continue reading