Missional People Hear: What Church People Say - What The Discipled Say...

C: Where were you Sunday?
D: Thank you for coming over Sunday.

C: What's more important than church program attendance?
D: Thank you for talking about this stuff with us.

C: You should have been in church!
D: We know you had other important places to be but we appreciate you taking time for us.

C: Where are they going to Church?
D: I've  never known a Christian who thinks time with people is as important as their church programs.

C: You are backsliding!
D: In the past my friends who became Christians were so busy doing church things I never saw them any more. Thanks for deing available.

C: You need to come hear the word of God.
D: Thank you for talking about Jesus with us. We learned so much.

C: You shouldn't be hanging out with those kind of people!
D: People like you usually avoid people like us, but you are different. Why?

C: You should be ashamed of yourself for not being more involved in this church.
D: We're thankful you are so invested in us, you are a great friend.

C: What good are you doing if none of these people ever show up to church here?
D: This kind of no-fuss gathering is one I feel I can be apart of.

C: There is more to Church than that!
D: I never knew church could be this simple.

C: You are being Rebelious.
D: You must really love your Jesus to want to bring him to people like us.

C: Who are you accountable to if you are not in this church? 
D: It's interesting how you keep reminding us that Jesus is our shepherd, his Spirit will guide, and his word is true.

C: You need to be part of a local church to grow.
D: I can see we have all grown so much from the time we spend together in this small and simple "church" group.

What do you think. Heard any of these? Have any to add to the list?