Lark stories help illustrate why we are so adamant about spreading the message of the cross. Check out this one to hear about how one friend never saw a pastor cry until he told me about his story and experience in Churches. There's something so beautiful and powerful about sharing and listening to the long version of someone's story, even more so when you tell them about the love of God.
It is worth noting that this isn't the only person who's never had the experience of crying with a pastor. Sadly, lots of people have only ever experienced pastors as leaders, motivators, accountability regulators, and even bringers of expectations. What can we learn from observing these realities in such a time as this where pastors and attenders alike are abandoning traditional versions of church at a higher rate than ever?