Dear Pastor, Are you preparing for Easter? I know... You just got past Christmas, Easter is months away, you have other people to do that stuff, you need to focus on this Sunday's sermon... I know you are busy, and maybe Easter isn't really on your mind. But the truth is, you are already behind. On Easter Sunday, more people will visit your church than any other weekend this year. More people who are looking for a welcoming church community will visit on Easter than any other weekend. More people who need to hear and believe the Gospel will be at your church on Easter than any other time. Easter provides you with an amazing opportunity, but it also carries a grave responsibility. Will you be prepared to present the Gospel in a clear and relevant manner? Will your people be prepared to welcome the explorers who show up to join your community that day? Will your gatherings be planned and executed in a way that minimizes distractions and maximizes focus on the sim
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