Evangelism

Report to the Church Council – June 2006

Evangelism and Lutheran are rarely spoken in the same breath with the exception of our official title (some would say misnomer), Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. I must admit I am, like a lot of Lutherans, shy about my faith outside of the confines of those who I am sure share my views.

However, Christ is calling to so much more. So how do we attract others to Mount Cross? An evangelism committee could spend its time making sure ads are placed in the newspaper and information about the church is current. That would be easy enough and have some value but something tells me there should be more to it.

One fundamental question we should be asking ourselves is; are we presenting to those potential members what Mount Cross can do for them or what we should all be doing for Christ? People respond if challenged and in this idea I believe we can reach people. Should we be presenting those we which hope to evangelize with a church schedule or with a way to discover the savior of their lives?

These are lofty thoughts I know but why not think big, God is bigger than any of us can conceive. I would like to start this way become more practical as we progress. I am currently calling the list of those who showed interest in helping on an Evangelism Committee to discuss these and other questions about out mission.

Yours in Christ,

Pete Johnson

Chair of Evangelism Committee

Mount Cross Lutheran Church