A fully age-graded Sunday School provides a vast network of persons who, when properly trained and motivated, can bring their friends to their small group. Those who argue that people are attracted by the large celebrative worship service are off base. People are attracted through relationships, not events. Events—such as the celebrative worship service or a singing Christmas tree—may provide the opportunity for church members to invite their friends to attend with them, but it is the personal invitation
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