Brannon was at the bottom of life’s proverbial ladder.
The rungs above him were broken, and he had no way to climb from the depths of his despair to a better life.
Yet, things were about to get better for Brannon. He arrived at The Shepherd’s Inn in 2019, and his life was changed forever. After taking a six-week course at Atlanta Mission, he interviewed and was hired in an auto parts warehouse. He is now the battery specialist and makes deliveries all around the Greater Atlanta area.
Brannon says he found success because he was in “a good group of guys” and they “became like family.”
1 Peter 2:9 says:
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”
The church is chosen to mentor those who come to Jesus for salvation. To be their aid and support, a good group of “guys,” and “like family.”
If new Christians can’t depend on established saints to be their support group, how will they ever find success?
Here’s your new goal: Invite the new Christian out to lunch. Greet them the moment they walk into church. Save them a seat. Send them a card. Be a friend, a family, a good guy (or gal).
That’s how we grow our churches, by growing our relationships with the people the Lord brings into our lives.
Eyes open! New Christian on the way! Let’s let them know they are loved!
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