When the unchurched visit a church, you can be sure they are sizing things up. Dr. Thom Rainer and his researchers interviewed more than 300 unchurched people in the United States and Canada. Check out a list of what made the biggest impression on them.
- The facilities and grounds are in bad condition (43 percent).
- I do not know where to go. Where are the directional signs? (39 percent)
- Most people do not speak to me (33 percent).
- A few people are friendly (32 percent).
- I am not sure where to sit in the sanctuary/worship center (28 percent).
- I had trouble finding a parking place (26 percent).
- The facilities and grounds are in good condition (22 percent).
- I was glad someone greeted me in the parking lot (18 percent).
- I could not find a place to get information on the church (17 percent).
- The nursery/preschool was not suitable for my child (16 percent).
Based on interviews with 303 unchurched persons in the U. S. and Canada.
