And then some...

I was recently at a men's conference where one of the workshops was about being a better dad and passing the baton and one of the principles the presenter talked about was passing along to your child the "and then some principle." It is a principle that most people know as going the extra mile. It is a worthwhile principle to pass along to a child and to practice in one's life.

I have been thinking about how this applies to church. It seems to me the "and then some principle" is the antithesis of what I have often heard in churches: "It is only church." What would it look like for the church to consistently practice "and then some" principles as part of its life as it relates to those who have never been or stopped going to church? How does the church go the extra mile and practice "and then some" ministry.

Some ideas (though not exhaustive)...
A great website that is easy to use for people to anonymously check out the church.
Not one greeter handing out worship programs but multiple greeters and a person whose sole job is to connect guests with regular attendees and make them comfortable.
A follow up process with first time guests that goes beyond expectation and is friendly yet not overbearing.
Not only using the auditory senses in worship but engaging all the senses to tell the age old message of the Gospel.
And so much more.

"And then some" is easier said than done but is a goal to work toward for the church and is a means to help persons become empowered and radical followers of Jesus to change the world.