Scoping out what other churches across the country are doing to help
people meet Jesus and take steps in their faith is one of my favorite
things to do. I’ve noticed, however, that some churches
implement sermon series much more effectively than others. And, some series inherently engage the unchurched better than others.
With that in mind, I recently created a “top ten” list for Outreach Magazine that highlights some of what I’ve learned through the years on designing an effective series. Here are five of the ten ways I listed for sinking your sermon series:
- Address questions that no one is asking.
- Pack your church calendar so full that inviting friends to worship isn’t a priority.
- Assume the message stands alone.
- Don’t creatively connect biblical truth with the spiritual conversations in our culture.
- Make sure your series only connects with people who already attend your church.
For the rest of the story and the remaining five ways to sink your sermon series, visit the online edition of Outreach Magazine.
