Why Belonging Matters

Connection is the culture

"We make no apologies for being specifically focused on reaching those far from God. We desire to bring the broken home at all costs. We also believe that your connection determines your direction, therefore we are serious about connecting others to our community."

"Connection isn't our cause, it's not what we do. Connection is our culture because it's who we are."

"Connection is not our culture simply because we value friendships, it's because we value heaven."

Passages behind this: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (opens the passage on Bible.com), John 15:7-17 (opens the passage on Bible.com), Romans 12:9-16 (opens the passage on Bible.com).

Invitation, not announcement

"Our biggest opportunity isn't organizational. Our biggest opportunity is relational."

"Most people don't take their next step because of an announcement. They take their next step because of an invitation."

• "Come sit with me."
• "Come join our crew."
• "Come serve with us."
• "Come grab coffee."

"Not a church full of attendees. A church full of people who are known."

Passage: Luke 15:1-7 (opens the passage on Bible.com).

What the class is for

"Growth Track is how you go from spectator to participant"

That one line is the test for everything in this kit. A membership class is not there to hand out information. It is there to move a person from watching to taking part.

Make it yours

Finish this sentence in your own words: "A person belongs here when they..." If your leaders would each finish it differently, start there before you build the class.