Disconnected?

DISCONNECTED? From church? Hebrews 10:19-25

 

The Command to Connect:

 

Because you are in Christ,

·       Stir up good works

·       Love one another

·       Assemble together

·       Encourage in light of Jesus’ return

 

Signs of disconnect:

·       Giving

·       Attendance

·       Growth passion?

 

Giving

Average giving rate for Christians is the same as non-Christians’ charitable giving – 3%

Age     % given by generation
65+                              46%
55-64                           22%
45-54                           17%
35-44                           11%
Under 35                       4%

 

FBC generational giving rates:

Age     % given by generation

65+                              27%
55-64                           21%
45-54                           26%
35-44                           19% (2nd largest group)
Under 35                       7%
 

FBC giving stats:

406 out of 511 families gave less than a tithe of Cabot median income ($52,000)

Median annual total of all active families = $1630
Median annual total of all giving families = $2610

 

FBC attendance stats:

MEMBERS - 2014

12% attended each week
40% attended 75%
32% less than 50%
 

How to connect

1.     Commit to a Lifegroup

·       Committed attendance – 75%

·       Strengthen other members

·       Invite someone

 

How to connect

1.     Commit to a Lifegroup

2.     Commit to give

·       $1 for week/year

 

How to connect

1.     Commit to a Lifegroup

2.     Commit to give

3.     Prayer for the church

·       1 specific request each week

·       1 specific praise each week

 How to connect

1.     Commit to a Lifegroup

2.     Commit to give

3.     Prayer for the church

4.     Develop a sense of vision

·       ponder “Who could FBC truly be?” 

·       prayer

·       engage

·       encourage it