Church services help bring people of different faiths together for worship.Some people invite friends and family members who are either practicing Christians from another church or Christians who have stopped attending church altogether.Others invite non-Christians to church in hopes that they will enjoy the experience and become practicing Christians.It's important to be kind and respectful when you invite someone to join you at your church.
Step 1: A verbal invitation should be extended.
Most of the church discoveries are probably due to verbal invitations.Preaching the Word and speaking about your faith with a friend are two of the most common verbal invitations people use to invite others to a faith community.Speak with kindness.Let others know about the fun things your faith community does.Community meals, community projects, and even musical events are possible.
Step 2: There is a community event.
An indirect approach, like a lawn fete or barbecue, is a great way to invite non-church members to your faith community.The community events allow non-churchgoers to mingle with parishioners in a low-stakes environment, generate money for the church, and bring the community together.You can get community interest in your event by putting up flyers.It's important to create a fun event.If non-churchgoers have a good time with the priest/pastor, they'll develop an interest in learning more about your church, and current parishioners at other area churches may decide to join your parish.
Step 3: Use printed invitations.
A printed invitation is highly successful in getting non-churchgoers to attend.It provides the individual with a concrete, tactile reminder of your church's events, along with any relevant information about dates/ times of service.An ideal size is what you should choose.Four inches by six inches is big enough to include an image while still being small enough in a pocket or handbag is what some churchgoers find.Images and text are combined.Use one large image for the invitation's background to catch the attention of the viewer.You can use an image of the church, a religious icon, nature photograph, or even a visual image from contemporary popular culture.The text should be short and to the point, and it should pull someone in.They should be handed out in bundles of two or three.The person you give them will be able to help distribute your invitations.
Step 4: Work in groups.
A one-on-one approach is best for friends and family, but what about strangers?It's difficult to get a stranger to trust you after a short conversation, and it can be intimidating to approach people you don't know.If you can't answer the individual's questions, someone else will, and working as part of a team can make it easier to approach strangers.Being in a group can give you confidence, and the person you approach will notice the sense of community and camaraderie between you and your fellow churchgoers.
Step 5: You should hold a church-wide campaign.
If you want to promote your faith community to outsiders, you should talk to your priest or pastor.A suggestion would be to have your priest/pastor discuss different ways to invite others during church services.The church would be filled with fresh faces and renewed interest if everyone in the congregation attended mass.
Step 6: Potential churchgoers should be identified.
If you want to invite someone to your church, you need to identify people who are willing to attend but are not currently doing so.Someone you know is a practicing Christian who attends services at another church, or someone who still identifies as a Christian but has stopped attending services.Friends, family, and coworkers are the easiest people to approach with an invitation.
Step 7: Decide when to invite them.
It's a good idea to consider when would be an ideal time to attend church.It's easier to invite someone if you have a firm date in mind.You can ask if someone is free to join you on a specific date, instead of a general open invitation.Many people prefer to attend church services on a Sunday.Sundays are often a leisure day for most people who work Monday through Friday.An Advent or Christmas mass is an ideal occasion if it is near Christmas time.If it is near Easter, consider a mass.Non-churchgoers are more open to attending services on religious holidays.
Step 8: Ask for guidance.
As a practicing Christian, you know that prayer can be an important way to ask for guidance or to request a certain outcome of an event.It's not an exception to invite someone to church.As you pray, ask for God's help identifying the right people, as well as the appropriate time to ask - ideally when that person is most open to worship.You should pray for inspiration and eloquence so that you can best serve your faith and community by offering the best invitation you're capable of.You can ask your priest to pray for you on your mission, or you can pray alone.
Step 9: You can extend an invitation.
You can offer a polite invitation to come with you to church if you identified someone who would be willing to attend.Even if the person declines your invitation, you should be respectful.If you show a little patience, the individual may be willing to join you in the future.With that role comes great responsibility, remember that you are an ambassador for your faith and community.To turn a potential "no" into a confident "yes", ask politely and work sequential.The person you want to invite should be offered a plate of home-made cookies.Try to establish a friendship with that person.Ask that person to pray for you and your family at social gatherings at your house.If you want to invite that individual's kids to a church function, ask politely.Tell her that it would be a great way to meet other kids in the area and have fun.Ask politely and respectfully if that individual would be willing to attend church with you.You should invite her for the date you've chosen if she says yes.Try to remain a close and loyal friend if she says no.
Step 10: Accept the person's answer.
If the individual agrees to attend church with you, then you've reached the right person.Introduce her to as many people as you can after mass to make her feel welcome.It's okay if the individual says no.As a person of faith, you still have an obligation to show your individual love, kindness, and respect.Don't respond to a "no" until you collect your thoughts.Put yourself in the other person's shoes.Maybe it's not the right time for that individual, or maybe she has had bad experiences at church in the past.It isn't a reflection on you or your abilities.Keep your emotions in check.If a person rejects your offer, don't get upset.Being kind to others without any strings attached is an obligation to be an ambassador of Christian values.Even if the person says no, extend an open invitation."That's okay, I respect your decision," you can say.If you ever change your mind, my invitation still stands.
Step 11: Those in need of a church should be identified.
Some people are easier to reach out to than others.The people closest to you may be interested in your faith.It's important to think about which people in your life are most likely to attend church.The most likely people to know about your faith are your family members.After reaching out to your immediate relatives, extended family is a good place to start.This may include family members.You and your family may be able to join these individuals for worship.Another good point is close friends.You can invite these individuals to share in your faith if you have a close bond of trust and intimacy with them.People can approach neighbors.These people know and trust you.It's likely that they live in close proximity to your place of worship.A big jump from family to classmates is made by coworkers and classmates.You may have to work harder to get their trust and recognize their needs for faith if you don't know them very well.It will be hard to invite strangers to church.These people do not have a relationship with you.It can be hard to get to know someone you meet if they don't already know you.
Step 12: Life changes and be aware of them.
Those who have recently experienced a significant life experience are the easiest to invite to church.In the wake of any kind of loss or change, religion and faith bring comfort to people.Some life events that may offer an opportunity to invite someone to church include the death of a loved one, relocation, a new job or school, or a recent marriage.
Step 13: Please pray for guidance and opportunities.
Asking for God's guidance as you seek out people to invite to church is a part of your regular prayers.You can either ask God to guide you to individuals who are most in need of faith or you can ask for guidance in recognizing and exploiting ideal opportunities.God will guide you to offer the best invitation you're capable of if you pray for inspiration and eloquence.Any social event can be an opportunity.If you attend your children's sporting events, you can get in touch with other parents who are looking for a good church to take their kids to.If you spend a lot of time volunteering at a hospital, you may want to invite people to your volunteer site.To be a positive ambassador for Christ, let your volunteer work be an example of the faith principles you live by.
Step 14: You should offer an invitation.
It may be difficult to win over a non-Christian at a church.She may have preconceived notions of what church is supposed to be like, or she may simply have no initial desire to join a faith group.It may be easier to invite a non-churchgoer to social functions and work her way up to mass if you first invite her to a social function.Try to get to know the individual.Show her a sincere interest in the person's life by inviting her to coffee or lunch.The individual should be invited to a church function.If your church has a donation drive, ask her if she'd like to be a part of it.You could also invite the individual to a bingo event.You can invite the individual to an actual church service.You can use a holiday service, a mass with a children's choir, or a folk choir for your invitation.It shows the individual something fun and engaging while also making them feel welcome in the community.It is important to respect the individual's choice.If she doesn't like church, that's fine.You can take comfort in the fact that you have been a good ambassador for your faith.Continue to show your individual respect and love.