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Nov
DRESS CODE
Several days ago I received an email from a person who was looking for a new church and considering visiting New Hope. Her primary concern was how we dressed at New Hope. I assured her we dress casual but have a few who still dress semi-formal on Sundays. I thought it might be appropriate if I spelled out some things she should look for when checking out churches (more important than the dress code). Here is the checklist I gave her. How would you evaluate New Hope based on these:
- Does the worship draw you into a closer walk with God?
- Does the church membership have a broad mix of demographics (age, race, socio-economics, etc)?
- Does the message challenge you to go beyond your present limits in faith?
- Does the church use relevant methods to communicate?
- Do you feel “life” in the church or has it felt like a funeral home visit?
- Is there a focus on children’s ministries (an essential for reaching young adults)?
- Does the church talk about Jesus as our only hope?
- Does the church emphasize the Bible as the Word of God?
These are things that should be evident to anyone visiting for the first time. We may not be the best at these things, but they should be a measuring gauge for us in being the church Jesus called us to be.
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