Some are lonely in a new community and hope to find new friends. Others are thrilled at the birth of their first child and wish to learn about baptism for the baby. Some are in love and want a church wedding. Others have lost their jobs and are terrified of the future. Some have recently divorced.
Church members are young and old, single, married, widowed, and divorced.
They are rich, poor, and middle-class. They come from every culture and ethnic background. Most people come to church because they are looking for something. It might be approval from a parent. Others are looking for guidance to help them raise children.