Unchurched Friend # 2 Interview

The following interview is one that I conducted with an old friend. He is also part of the group of guys that I hung out with and got into trouble with. He is doing much better than many of my old friends though (at least in regards to adding or taking away from the community). His salvation has still not been secured. It does seem however that he has an interest and that he would not be opposed to learning more about God, Christ and salvation. This sounds like a good opportunity for me to come along side of him and be a pastor to him. (I am referring to his answer to number 6!)

I am incredibly excited to see the progress he is making in life. He has ambitions, goals, an dis looking forward at the possibilities that lie ahead of him.

Below is the interview:

1. What do you think is the greatest need in your area?

One major problem in my current area is the quality of highway transportation in and out of the surrounding area. With the improvement of this transportation I feel the area would experience more tourism, more business expansions and draw a more general interest as a whole.

2. Are you actively attending any church?

No

3. What are a few issues or topics that impact/interest you?

The Presidential Election

Interest rates, Tax rates (Economic State)

Establishment of State Residency (According to Government Statutes)

4. Why do you think most people don’t attend church?

Church and education used to be linked together close enough to where you could have almost considered it to be one. Now with the two distinctly separated, religion is falling farther behind mainly to lack of teachings of religion.

5. If you were to look for a church to attend, what kind of things would you look for?

Acceptance without belief, one where you are entitled to formulate your own opinion but still be just as much a part of it as anyone else. Also one that’s mass consists not only of the teaching of the bible, but also considers how we live in the 21^st century.

6. What advice can you give to pastors who really want to be helpful to people?

Be open minded of everyone’s beliefs and don’t try to impress your beliefs upon others, rather be more of a guide or adviser, and friend.