Tips for Inviting Someone to Church
According to Barna Research Group, one out of four unchurched people would attend church if a friend invited them. So what stops us from extending an invitation? Perhaps we feel awkward at times. Here are five helpful tips from Dianne E. Butts of Pueblo, Colorado for inviting people to church.
1. Earn the right to invite. Sometimes spur-of-the-moment invitations work, but other times blurting out, “Wanna go to church?” when you first meet someone gives the impression you only care about attendance goals. Taking the time to build a friendship communicates you want to share an important part of your life.
2. Instead of asking, “Do you want to go?”, invite her to come with you. If she feels you are only going to church to take her, she will likely say no. Saying, “Want to come with me?” communicates you are going whether she comes or not.
3. Give guests an idea of what to expect. Will the service be formal or informal? Loud or low-key?
4. Give your guests an idea of what to wear. It is embarrassing to stand out in a crowd, so tell him what you will wear and how most other people at your church dress.
5. Arrange to find each other. Offer to pick up your friend at home, meet for coffee or breakfast before the service, or plan to meet in the parking lot so you can enter the church together.
Remember, inviting others to church is important because it is one step toward inviting them to meet Jesus or redevelop a relationship with Him.
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