"Down In Front"

Just a quick note to all the faithful Crossroads attenders out there.  You know our vibe, we place a high value on people walking through the front door the very first time.  With our move into Cinema Three last week, I noticed that because the entrance to the auditorium is on the side, and the back seating area has a flat floor, and because so many folks like sitting in the back (I totally get that), the auditorium LOOKS like it's full when people come in after the music has started.

So here's what happens: people JAM the back of the room because (and you know what this is like) they feel uncomfortable coming "down in front", especially if they are first-time, or relatively new attenders.  We had a ROCKIN' crowd last Sunday, but I noticed there were four to five rows front and center that were virtually empty.

So here's what I'm asking you to do: move "down in front" into the center section when you come into the auditorium.  Three totally awesome things will happen when you do this:

1. You'll leave room for new folks who want to check out Crossroads without "getting too close".  (We always want to leave room in the back for people who haven't decided yet).
2. You'll be more connected than ever to the music and the message, while leading and inspiring others to do the same!
3. You'll give me confidence that I don't smell funny, causing the first four center rows to be empty.

This Sunday, as we close out our continuing series SUPER, come join me "down in front" and LEAD BIG as you show others how great it is to dive even deeper into the music and the message.  Don't forget, ear plugs are always available at the table when you come in if the music's a little hot.  (Just take them out before I start talking).  See you Sunday!