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Binmin Podcast Ep. 38: Making Friends In The Church | Why Go To Church?

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0:00 - INTRO

0:58 - WHY ARE FRIENDSHIPS SO IMPORTANT WITHIN THE CHURCH?

Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).

Fellowship = creating spiritual friends

3:03 - WHAT ARE SOME WAYS FOR MAKING FRIENDS IN CHURCH?

  • Introduce yourself to the greeter. Go to the welcome area.
  • Attend the same Sunday worship service each week and meet those around you
  • Introduce yourself to a new person

    • 7:15 - WHAT GROUPS OR ACTIVITIES CAN PEOPLE JOIN TO MEET OTHERS?

    Small groups & Bible studies

    9:03 - VOLUNTEERING/SERVING

    Volunteering is a great way to serve others and make friends!

    10:55 - NURSERY/CHILDREN’S MINISTRY IS A HUGE OPPORTUNITY!

    Best evangelism opportunity! Best discipleship opportunity! Easy on-ramp (don’t need special skills). And will connect you to lots of families and people in the church.

    12:58 - OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GROUPS FOR MAKING FRIENDS?

    • Places to serve: kids in summer Vacation Bible School, teenagers in youth group, sports through the church or with other members
    • Affinity groups:  addiction groups, financial classes, single parents, young adults
    • Don’t only get involved with people like you!

      • 15:45 - SO WHAT?

      There are many ways to create fellowship within your church: through programs and organically

      16:28 - WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?

      REACH OUT: To someone new, someone you already know, or someone older

      17:22 - THANK YOU & WRAP UP

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