Questions to break “The Code”

A friend of ours, Ed Stetzer, wrote a book called “Breaking the Missional Code.” It’s a good read that any follower of Christ should consider as they look to learn new ways on how to love the culture around them. For our church planters, these really are invaluable questions (if it’s an already “churched” area) to use to help get your community moving forward.

In the book, Ed suggests asking the following questions to people you meet in/around your neighborhood/community:

*What do you think is the greatest need in this area? How could a community work together to help meet that need?

*Why do you think more and more people are refusing to attend the church?

*Do you attend a local church? If not, why not? If so, why?

*If you were decide to give the church another shot what would you look for?

*What would you say to a “pastor” who really wanted to make a difference for the people around him? How could this “pastor” help you today?

The responses that many church planters have gotten from these questions is amazing. People really do want to share, but they need to know you really want to learn and listen. If you decide to ask these questions make it a learning exercise, not a faith-sharing one.

Godspeed on breaking the code!