Does Inviting Someone to Church Actually Work?

You Don’t Have to Be a Preacher to Make a Difference

For a lot of people, evangelism feels intimidating.

You might not feel ready to share your full testimony. You might not know how to explain the gospel. But here’s something you can do today:

Invite someone to church.

It’s simple. It’s non-threatening. And it could be the start of someone’s eternal transformation.

Your Invite Could Be Someone’s Open Door

Every week at church, people walk through our doors who were invited by a coworker, a neighbor, or a friend.

And every week, those people raise their hands to give their lives to Jesus.

They didn’t show up because of a clever strategy.

They showed up because someone extended a personal invitation.

Jesus Used Invitations Too

All throughout the gospels, Jesus invited people to follow Him.

He didn’t give them a three-point sermon. He just said, “Come and see.”

That’s the same invitation you can extend today:

• “Hey, want to come to church with me?”
• “We’ve got a seat saved for you.”
• “This series is really good, and I thought of you.”

It’s not about pressure. It’s about presence.

Churches are Built on Bold Invitations

So many of the salvations, baptisms, and life changes we’ve seen at church didn’t start in a service - they started with a conversation in a workplace, a family gathering, or a checkout line.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Just make the ask.

The church is a place where people can encounter God.

Your invitation is the bridge that gets them there.

Key Takeaways

• Inviting someone to church is one of the easiest ways to share your faith
• You don’t need the perfect words, just a willing heart
• Jesus used invitations, and so can we
• The harvest is ready — we just have to be willing to ask

Final Encouragement

You never know what’s on the other side of your invite.

It could be freedom for someone trapped in addiction.

It could be hope for someone battling depression.

It could be salvation for someone far from God.

So go ahead. Send the text. Start the conversation.

Because eternity might be one invitation away.

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- Pastor Aaron