Collectively, we had seen a lot of church. We were familiar with the models and tactics employed by some really wonderful congregations around town, churches who were doing some really exciting and innovative things. We knew congregations who were as sincere and authentic as Andy Griffith. We knew our stuff, but one look around told us that no matter how many church options are available, an overwhelming majority of South Floridians - at least of those who are not already Christians - are. not. interested.
It's not that these churches aren't doing a phenomenal job of what they are doing. It's not that people wouldn't enjoy the music, or that they wouldn't gain something from the teaching or even that they're necessarily hostile to the idea of church. They just have better things to do.
Maybe all of America is like that now. But all of America isn't our problem. We live in South Florida, where major league sports teams can't sell tickets because everyone knows something more exciting may come along. South Florida is our problem.
So what's the answer? How do we, as a church, make a difference in the lives of anyone, if we can't get them into the building?
Answer: We bring the building to them.
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