What do you think when you hear "Assimilator?"I think of a robot with a directive or a great name for a luchador. but I have been learning that it is a much friendly creature than either of these. In preparation for the launch of Life Church in Cutler Bay, we are faced with the huge and pleasant task of reaching hundreds of people on one day. Let me explain.
Let's say we have a launch team ready and trained to present a great worship service experience on Sunday. Let's say we spend a lot of time and money on invitations and marketing to bring a crowd of 300-400 people to the first exciting service. Then What?
Already some people are thinking that does not sound very churchy to market lucratively and pray for tons of people to come hear the gospel presented in an exciting manner that is easily received by people from an unchristian perspective. But that is exactly what happened at Pentacost. A small group of men got in the middle of a giant crowd of people and with sounds of whirlwinds and tongues of flame they preached the gospel to people of all backgrounds and God aded 3000 people to the church that day.
Maybe we lack faith but we a praying for God to add 300 on February 1st. Now what if He does? Then what? That is where the Assimilator comes in. The Assimilator helps the people move from being a curious guest with some apprehensions about organized religion to a happily dedicated disciple of Christ who loves God with his heart, head, and hands.
Think about it. Most people believe that they are already saved and have a great relationship with God by themselves at home. What can we do to show them that their relationship with God is not as good as they think, and that they would have a better life, and a much better afterlife if they would join us in our committment to Christ.
What does the Assimilator do?
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