Lead, don t preach. Put participants in touch with the truth of God s Word, and allow the Holy Spirit room to convict and teach. You should be in church every Sunday sounds preachy. Instead, after a study of Heb. Make the lesson relevant.
Attendance drops when participants feel the teaching doesn t make a difference in their lives.
Be prepared to show the connection between the lesson and current issues, attitudes and behaviors. Let others talk. A student s example can be more effective than an example from the teacher s manual. Maintain a consistent witness. Many adults avoid church due to the hypocrisy on the part of a church leader.