Begin by showing them the inconsistencies in their beliefs. They eventually realize they have to pick one. You have to lay out underlying reasons behind the Scriptures. For example, he recently preached a sermon series on the how, what and why of the Ten Commandments. Talk about relevant life issues.
People look at religious leaders no differently than they look at political figures.
What they will respond to however, is servant leadership, Lightsey said. This requires contemporary churches to blend evangelism and social ministry, Lightsey suggested. Finally, Al and Alice probably would go to church if someone invited them, he said. But too few Christians try to reach out to them and too few churches try to adjust their style to connect with them. This does not mean every traditional church ought to become a contemporary or innovative church, Lightsey said.