Are you Connected?

A few weeks ago our Campus Pastor, Chris, asked the attenders if they had been attending the campus for over a year and Didn’t know anyone to raise their hands. I was stunned at how many hands were raised. I saw a guy who raised his hand and I felt like I should talk to him. When the experience was over I tried to get to him but he jetted out of the room before I could reach him. Then I thought okay, no wonder you aren’t getting connected, you aren’t trying to get connected. During the message I felt like we were failing reaching out, then when the guy ran out, my thoughts changed.

I really believe it is a two-way street for people to connect. It can’t be just one person trying to connect, it needs to be intentional on both sides. I am sure there are some legitimate reasons some may not want to talk to anyone or get to know anyone at church. They may just want to blend in. They could be shy. They may have tried in the past to get connected and it didn’t work out.

One thing I do know is people leave the church if they don’t connect with someone within their first six months of attending the church.
I pray you take a step toward the church and I pray the church also takes a step towards you too.