If you drove past our building this week and wondered whether we painted anything, we didn’t. But in a sense, we did repaint the front door of our church. This week, we officially launched a brand-new website for The District Church.
For many people today, the first time they “visit” a church isn’t on a Sunday morning. It’s online.
Before they ever walk through the doors, grab a cup of coffee, join us in singing, listen to a sermon, or have a conversation with someone from our church, they’ll probably pull out their phone and search for churches in Broad Ripple. They’ll visit a website. They’ll look at pictures. They’ll listen to a sermon. They’ll try to figure out what we believe, what we’re like, and whether we seem like a church worth joining.
Our website has become our digital front door. And if people are going to stand on the porch for a few minutes, we want to make sure the front door reflects what they’ll actually find when they walk inside.
That’s why we’ve spent time rebuilding our website from the ground up. We wanted someone who knows nothing about The District to quickly understand who we are: We treasure Jesus and help others follow Him.
We open God’s Word to learn, and we open our lives to love. We believe the Gospel changes everything. We want people to know Jesus, know one another, grow together, and ultimately be sent out to help others follow Him.
But here’s what I hope we remember: A freshly painted front door only matters if it is a small glimpse into what's on the inside. Our website, Lord willing, might help more people find our church, but once they do, it's our job to welcome them like Jesus!
Paul said, “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7).
So go check out the new website. Share it with someone. Send it to the friend who has been asking questions about church. Post it on social media. Use it as an invitation. Pray that it becomes a great tool for connecting us with people in our community looking for a Gospel-centered, Biblically-faithful, and loving church!
So, we’ve repainted the front door. Now let’s pray God brings some people through it.
Here's a link: The District's Website