How To Improve Your Weekend Connections

I’ve always wanted Milestone to be a friendly, connective church. In the early days we basically tackled people in our foyer. We had a sincere desire to help people feel seen and loved, and I may or may not have chased a few people down in our parking lot as they left. I’d have the leg, another staff member would have the arm, and we wouldn’t let go until they said they were coming back. (Kidding, not kidding). It made me think about the few short minutes before and after our services and how to make the most of that time with people:


1. Talk to people you don’t know

You always want to connect with the people you’re not connected to. I know, it’s deep—right? You might recognize someone but never actually learned their name or heard their story. Maybe it’s a brand new family that wants to shake your hand. On that note, be available before and after service. You won’t believe how connective it can actually be.


2. Talk to people who intimidate you.

The truth is, we avoid people who intimidate us and we give our time to people we feel comfortable around. There’s too much at stake when people walk through our doors to let intimidation limit your connection to people. And keep this in mind: people are most likely intimidated to talk to you! So go first, take a step, and introduce yourself. You’ll be glad you did.


3. Talk to the one God puts on your heart.

In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep and goes after the one that’s lost. There are lost sheep in every church service. Some are lost spiritually and some are lost relationally. If you ask the Holy Spirit to help you, He’ll lead you to the one.