We all have people in our lives that we care deeply about. Simply inviting someone to church could be all it takes for Jesus to take hold of them and change their life. All we have to do is ask people we know to come! Be an inviter by following these steps:
- PRAY: Pray for God to move the hearts of those you invite (Ezekiel 11:19), and also ask Him to move you in the right direction (Colossians 4:3)
- MAKE A LIST OF PEOPLE TO INVITE: Think about those in your inner circle who do not attend church or are nonbelievers.
- TALK ABOUT YOUR CHURCH WITH YOUR LIST: Whenever it is natural, talk about your church. It is much easier to invite someone to church if they have heard you speak about it before.
- EXTEND THE INVITATION: Fortunately, there are many ways to invite people to church. Use a method that feels most comfortable for you and the person you're inviting.
- Sample text you can share with a friend: Hi [name]-I'd like to invite you to join me for 8:15am or 10:30am worship services at my church, Webster Gardens (8749 Watson Road 63119 | webstergardens.org), on an upcoming Sunday that works for you. Let me know if/when you're interested so I can save you a seat!