Crafting a Compelling Why For Your Faith Community
— by James Bruyn
Here are some questions for you to consider as you craft a compelling why for your faith community.
As you dream about why your faith community should exist, consider how much time is available for each meeting (e.g., a noon-hour gathering only has about 50 minutes of time). What can you realistically accomplish in the time available?
Do you want to provide a safe place for Christians to gather to connect with other Christians and remind each other that God is present and active in your workplace and that they are not alone?
Do you want to provide a place where people are encouraged?
Do you want to provide a place where people come away with one truth from the Bible that they can apply in their workplace?
Do you want to provide a place where yet to be Christians can explore what it means to follow Christ in the workplace?
Do you want to gather to pray for your company, your corporate direction, and the leadership of your company?
Do you want to help people find meaning and purpose in the work that we do?
Do you want help people see the relevance of the Christian faith in all aspects of day-to-day life?
Do you want to show that God has a special vision with regards to our work and our working lives, one in which God, people, and society can all benefit?
How will you balance the following elements of your group?
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