I’ve seen the same tagline for a number of churches. It seems to be a trend: ‘Radical hospitality.’ To be honest, ‘radical hospitality’ scares the bejeezus out of me. If I go to your church for the first time, let me be anonymous for a bit. Let me give you the green light before you devour me with your welcome.
This “radical hospitality” is akin to being cheugy…trying too hard. You’re spot on when you say most new visitors merely want to check things out first, to get a feel of a natural vibe. Let’s leave the radical part to Jesus…as we try to emulate Him outside of the church, not necessarily inside. Thanks!
Introverted curmudgeon, I like that description, it fits me too. But, I suppose there are also those people who will not return, simply because they were NOT shown radical hospitality!
God loves us all, there's a church suitable for each of us.
Tru dat - coming from a fellow introverted curmudgeon. Let me settle in first then say hello. ;)
This “radical hospitality” is akin to being cheugy…trying too hard. You’re spot on when you say most new visitors merely want to check things out first, to get a feel of a natural vibe. Let’s leave the radical part to Jesus…as we try to emulate Him outside of the church, not necessarily inside. Thanks!
Amen to all of what you say here, Jonas. My sentiments exactly!
Introverted curmudgeon, I like that description, it fits me too. But, I suppose there are also those people who will not return, simply because they were NOT shown radical hospitality!
God loves us all, there's a church suitable for each of us.
Absolutely, Herman. I'm being cheeky here:) Can't please everybody, for sure.