This is not an original thought....I stole it from a book I'm currently reading (and highly recommend), "Killing Cockroaches" by Tony Morgan. It makes all the sense in the world. What could we do if we set out to attract people to church the way Disney sets out to attract people to EVERYTHING they do? Why do people remember every moment of there visit to the Mouse House? Heres a few thoughts......
1. The experience begins is the parking lot.
2. They invest lots of money to make dreams come true.
3. It helps to be with someone who's been there before.
4. The value of excellence trancends all socioeconomic and cultural barriers.
5. You can't communicate with people wearing masks.(think about THAT)
6. The journey is more fun with friends.
7. The world is small.
8. Lots of people fulfilling the same mission can achieve incredible results.
9. It is possible to leave behind a legacy for future generations.
10. Everyone remembers the fireworks at the end.
I really can't add anything to this. I thought hard about each one of these and how I am appoaching UpStreet. Am I envisioning a "Disney World" like experience for the kids, or just a different type of "Sunday School"? Will they remember Sunday morning and crave the next one, or will they just walk out glad to be going home so they can start having fun.
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