I came here from instagram via your website, just curious about where your church is. I think you said La Crosse in your bio but pretty sure that could be in lots of states, or maybe even countries. And now wondering when you are going to continue this multipart post. Anyway, to add to your thoughts: Years ago Ecclesia in Houston (you can wonder which Houston - I’m so mysterious) had an art space behind the pews but it was used DURING worship. They had easels and paints and other creative stuff. Anyone who wanted to, or who just couldn’t sit still, could go to the back and paint whatever the message inspired them to paint. Afterward, I think you could keep your painting if you wanted, but most were put on display, and then anyone who felt inspired could take one whether or not they could make a donation. My daughter told me this backstory of her painting when she got it, so I don’t know whether the practice continues today, but it meant a lot to her back then. In her 20s. When she had probably been in a bar the night before.
You're assuming defeat and that you won't be able to grow your congregation. Maybe envision all of your seats filled with new worshippers. Try prayer.. It works....
I came here from instagram via your website, just curious about where your church is. I think you said La Crosse in your bio but pretty sure that could be in lots of states, or maybe even countries. And now wondering when you are going to continue this multipart post. Anyway, to add to your thoughts: Years ago Ecclesia in Houston (you can wonder which Houston - I’m so mysterious) had an art space behind the pews but it was used DURING worship. They had easels and paints and other creative stuff. Anyone who wanted to, or who just couldn’t sit still, could go to the back and paint whatever the message inspired them to paint. Afterward, I think you could keep your painting if you wanted, but most were put on display, and then anyone who felt inspired could take one whether or not they could make a donation. My daughter told me this backstory of her painting when she got it, so I don’t know whether the practice continues today, but it meant a lot to her back then. In her 20s. When she had probably been in a bar the night before.
You're assuming defeat and that you won't be able to grow your congregation. Maybe envision all of your seats filled with new worshippers. Try prayer.. It works....