It s a myth today to believe that because the planning committee spent hours creating a program, presented the idea, and got full approval and support from the board, that people will attend. The same is true for those who believe that because a donor agreed to back your initiative, everyone will jump on board. You may, in fact, find a Biblical example that relates to your plight, an explanation for this trend in Christianity Today or Discipleship Journal , or there may even be something in prophecy identifying this phenomenon as a sign of Jesus soon return. Whatever it is, let us face the facts and find creative ways to fill your net, starting now. Too Many Messages One thing working against you as we enter the 21st century is that life isn't as simple as it used to be.
People keep getting busier and busier.
Most people have too many demands on their life, too many messages competing for their attention, and they are overwhelmed by the stress it all causes. You have good intentions, you feel called by God to minister, so you ve planned a free cooking class to teach people how to eat and feed their families healthier meals. Talk with more of the people who are slower to support, and even a few of the late adapters. That s where you ll really get the pulse of your target audience. Once you decide who you want to reach and learn what they really want, need, and are interested in making a priority, pull together a sample of that group, along with those skilled in planning, organizing, and promoting an event, and discuss ideas.