Quick Tips for Inviting People
Pray first! Dude, seriously. Pray first.
Keep it casual. Don’t overthink it, just bring it up in a conversation.
Invite them to come with you. (I’ll save you a seat / let’s meet up early and grab coffee / let’s grab lunch after)
Be specific, not open-ended. “You should come with me this weekend” is so much more effective than “You should come with me sometime.”
- Don’t apply pressure to them or yourself. Don’t sweat it if they say “no.”
Tell them what to expect. We grab coffee and donuts, sing a few songs, dress casual, usually done about 11:45
Post about church on social media. Take a selfie, post a song lyric or sermon quote that resonated with you. They make great conversation-starters.
Over 80% of unchurched people are at least somewhat likely to come to church if someone invites them personally.
Text / Social Media Message Templates
Hey (friend’s name), are you busy this Sunday? We’re starting a new message series at my church this weekend and I think you’d really like it. Do you want to meet me there? I can save you a seat. 10:30am, 1209 N. Parkway Dr. I’ll send you a promo video so you can get an idea of what the series is about.
[Send them a link to the series promo]
Hey (friend’s name), if you’re free, we should hang out this Sunday. My church is starting a new message series – it’s the perfect time to try it out. The kids have their own kid-church, so we could come a bit early, check in the kids and grab some coffee & donuts before the event kicks off. Wanna shoot for this Sunday? I really think you guys would like it.
[Send them a link to the series promo or one of the reels]
Hi (friend’s name), (your spouse’s name) and I were talking the other day, and we’d love to invite you to church with us this Sunday. Our pastor is starting a new teaching series, and I think you’d really enjoy it. And of course, we’d really enjoy spending some time together with you! Service starts at 10:30am and usually lasts about an hour. Would you be up for joining us?
[Send them a link to the series promo or one of the reels]
“[Your teenager’s name] loves going to Whatever Youth on Wednesday nights. I thought maybe [teen’s name] would like to go with us this week. I can pick [him/her] up if you want! Here’s a link to their website so you can get a feel for what it’s like: northparkway.org/students
70% of unchurched people in the USA have never been personally invited to church.
Links to send
Our website: www.northparkway.org/what-to-expect/
“Plan Your Visit” direct link (SUPER-helpful if folks you invite have kids, but great for everyone): https://form.church/qaeb3m3CW53Kmvepe5Zx
Reels:
https://youtube.com/shorts/j1vcgbTOcuE?
https://youtube.com/shorts/a24Qz-w6XgY?
https://youtube.com/shorts/8j7CagMp2_Y?
https://youtube.com/shorts/2UY12_deDss?
Find lots more reels and shareable posts here: https://www.youtube.com/@northparkway/shorts
You can also use the social media channel links below to share reels with your friends on whichever platform they use most: