If you haven't already read my "Influence" post below this post, take time to do that now...
I actually didn't intend to write a part 2 but it just seemed to fit as I was reading Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus...
On page 223 I find a very inspiring challenge as it relates to influencing others...
"Is the activity of God so powerful around you that it compels others to join you? Do you follow Christ with such passion that others are drawn to join the movement of God? Are you a God magnet? Do people watch your life and conclude, "Everywhere she goes God shows up"? But you know that the more accurate description is that everywhere God goes, you show up."
While the mass marketing of the church has been very helpful in getting people to attend, the personal invitation is still number one.
Maybe the life we live can provide that personal invitation too? Who's joined you lately?