Brother Warren refers to fishing like Jesus called us to be "fishers of men" in the methods of evangelizing to people. We have to know what type of people we are trying to reach, go where they are at in their lives, and think like them in order to strategize and help us in order to touch their lives with the Gospel on their terms. Surveying the community might also open up some doors as well and give you a gauge of what people are looking for in church. I know I want myself and the church to be relevant to peoples' lives and hearts. Many people think pastors get in it for the money. It is never the case with me. I have a heart for souls to be ministered and for the ministry to not have to worry about finances but also trust in God for his provision. I have a good core group who agree with me on working with whatever is within budget instead of being excessive with funds or anything for that matter.
Sometimes our strategy may fall in the water with the line. We may have to use more hooks than we may initially think we need to reach the stubborn "fish". It will cost time, energy, and money to get people to understand the new concept but if it's God's will, it will not return void.
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