Magnetic Ministry Handout Kidbuilders

Magnetic Ministry…How to Draw Families to Your Church

“And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to Myself."John 12:32

“For no one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws them to Me…”

John 6:44

“And because of their unbelief, He couldn't do any miracles among them except to place His hands on a few sick people and heal them.”

Mark 6:5

1. Unity that is grounded in love, driven by vision , and empowered by core values.

John 17:21

John 13:35

Psalm 133:1

Colossians 3:12-14

Proverbs 29:18

“Core values are who you are. Who you are is more important than what you do. If you will be who you are supposed to be, then you will do what you are

supposed to do.”


We have a spirit of unity that is grounded in love for Christ and each other.

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We have a clear vision that people understand and support.

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We live by a set of core values that empower our unity.

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2. Keep an outward focus.

Luke 19:10

2 Peter 3:9

“The earth’s population is now over 7 billion. That means in the next 100 years over 7 billion people will die and spend eternity somewhere.”

3. Make sure the front door shines.

First 8 minutes.


We have an outward focus.

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We make a good first impression with guests.

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4. Be relevant.

I Chronicles 12:32

5. Meet people where they are and love them to Christ.

Matthew 9:9-13

Luke 19:5-10

Luke 7:34

Ephesians 4:15

Luke 14:15-24

6. Make children’s ministry a top priority.

Mark 10:13-16

“Throughout the years, society offers the church just a certain number of entrance ramps into the ‘non-church’ world. At times it has been sports. Then it was marriage enrichment. Today I believe the single remaining common interest or entrance point for non-churched people into the life of the church is children.


We are willing to change to connect with people in today’s culture.

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We meet people where they are and love them to Christ.

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No matter how lost a guy is, he still usually loves his son. And no matter how off track a woman is, she still has a soft place in her heart for her kids. This means we have a wide-open door to almost every family in every community worldwide

when we love and serve their kids.” -Bill Hybels

7. Provide easy steps for families to get connected and grow spiritually.

8. Do a few things well.

Questions to ask yourself when opportunity knocks: Will this help us fulfill the vision God has for our ministry? Does this line up with our vision and strategy? How will this impact the ministry as a whole? Is this sustainable? How will this impact resources and staff? How will this impact other ministries?


Children’s Ministry is a top priority at our church.

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We provide clear, easy steps for families to get connected and grow spiritually.

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Is this opportunity already offered at other churches in our area? Is this a niche that God wants us to use? Is the opportunity based on the personal interest of a few? Am I willing to move something else off the plate to make this happen? Is this a "good" idea or a "God" idea? Will this bear fruit that remains? Will this help us reach people who are lost or just bring in consumer-

minded people from other churches? How many volunteers will it take to make it happen? Will it pull volunteers away from other key areas? Will it stretch us too thin?

When opportunity knocks: Don't say "yes" without first seeking God in prayer and getting His

confirmation. Find your niche and do a few things well. You can do a lot of things

mediocre or a few things with excellence. Families make choices with their time. Don't schedule things that will pull

them away from the main focus. Keep things simple. It's about the weekend service. Anything you do outside of the weekend

service will affect it. Just because someone wants you to do it, doesn't mean you should. Effectiveness is not determined by how many ministry opportunities are on

your calendar. What you say "no" to is just as important as what you say "yes" to. Sometimes good ideas have to die so great ones can live. Be process driven instead of program driven. Think "pathways to growth"

instead of programs.


We focus on doing a few things well.

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9. Be committed to excellence.

I Corinthians 10:31

“Excellence = small details done well.”

10. Make room.

Mark 2:1-12

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We strive for excellence.

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