Belonging Before Believing?

Belonging comes before believing.For nearly two decades, I’ve heard this statement bandied about in Christian circles, prompted by a desire for seekers to feel like they’re part of the church before they embrace Christ. During one session at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, the saying came up in a presentation on strategies for reaching Gen Z. “They’ve got to feel they belong before they will believe!”Noble SentimentThere’s something clearly right about this sentiment when it comes to the Christian