Mission Musings: Are you knocking?

This morning as I was doing my dreaded domestic duty (those who know me well know I abhor housework) I heard a "knock-knock-knock" at the front door. I assumed it would be a politician, but it was actually a pastor!

He handed me a tract called, "Heaven - How do I get there?" and said he was canvassing the neighbourhood inviting people to church. I told him my husband was also a pastor, and he said, "Are you both born again?!"

It's uncommon for churches to go door-to-door these days. To be bold, put yourself out there, invite someone to your church, and pray for an open door to have a spiritual discussion.

Last year a team from the Good News Chapel did just that, in the North Central Neighbourhood where they are located. Yes, Canada's worst neighbourhood. They saw some terrible things, had to call child and family services, spoke with gang members, encouraged some Christian workers, visited drug parties, shield their eyes from a man who answered the door buck naked! Well, you get the picture!

When is the last time you told someone about Jesus? When is the last time you invited someone to come to church with you?