lit·mus test
/ˈlitməs ˌtest/
a test in which a single factor (such as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive
As the new year begins, there is often a desire to simplify, to find clarity and focus that will guide us through the coming months.
What if a simple litmus test could help the church determine which outreach events and programs to keep, which to discontinue, and which need updating?
Recently, a dozen outreach leaders in the Great Lakes region met (over some great Love’s Ice Cream in the Downtown Market) to share what they’ve been learning from how their churches are trying to connect with and share the Good News with them their neighbors. Through this conversation, a simple litmus test emerged:
“How is this helping us develop deeper relationships with our neighbors?”
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