Personalities should feel comfortable and valued in your church.
When Jesus walked the earth, He ministered to everyone; not one person was overlooked. Whether we’re talking about the woman with the issue of blood, the lame, the poor, or even those with leprosy, it is certain that nobody was invisible to Jesus.
So as Christ-Followers, we are to look around. Here are 5 most overlooked people in your church.
1. People who have financial problems
It should be no surprise that those who struggle financially feel overlooked. When there is a plea for money, they sit in the seat feeling like they are not able to help. Often, they will not take part in church activities because they cannot afford to. God wants us to reach out to those in need.
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2. Single people
Those who are single could be any age. Some have never married, some had marriages that ended in divorce, and some became widows or widowers. No person marries someone thinking that one day their marriage will dissolve. Yes, single people are often overlooked. God tells us to care for one another surely he meant everyone.
3. People with illnesses
Some people struggle with an illness that never seems to end. Others struggle with what they refer to as an invisible illness; someone could look at them and not be able to tell that they struggle. Whether it’s an emotional illness or a physical illness, the person who has this journey is exhausted. They are lonely and often wonder if anyone misses them at all. We should let the people who are ailing know they are not forgotten.
4. Emotionally wounded people
At times, you may see people in the church who tend to stay back. They seem to like church and attend regularly, but somehow you just sense that something is amiss. There is a chance that they have had a negative church experience in the past. Not only are they wounded, but they are wounded by people they trusted.
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5. School kids
Some churches have groups for school kids; the problem is that immediately after someone graduates secondary school, they are no longer included in these groups. Some people in church started joining groups from the time their parents carried them into the nursery. During their school-age years, many of them found guidance through youth leaders. Some were lucky enough to be involved with mission trips as well. A personal invitation makes someone feel wanted.