TOOLS TO HELP YOU LOVE PEOPLE WELL
We believe the best invitation starts long before you mention church. It starts when you ask someone how they're really doing. It starts when you show up for someone who's struggling. It starts when you pray for someone by name.
These resources are here to help you do that well — not to help you fill seats, but to help you love the people already in your life. Some of them may come to church. Some may not. Either way, the care is worth it.
Take what's helpful. Leave what's not. And know that your church is praying with you for the people on your heart.
A Few Things Worth Knowing First
Listen before you invite. Ask how someone is really doing before you mention Easter. People remember who asked, not who promoted.
Offer to sit with them. "Want to come with me?" is a much easier ask than "You should check out my church." Nobody wants to walk into a new place alone.
It's okay if they say “no”. Your care for them doesn't depend on their answer. Keep showing up for them regardless.
Pray for them by name. Before you send a text or make an ask, spend a moment praying for that specific person. God is already at work in their story.
Ready-to-Send Messages
These are real-sounding messages — not scripts. Edit them, personalize them, make them sound like you. The best version of any of these is the one that actually sounds like it came from you.
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"Hey, I've been thinking about you! My church is doing a service this weekend that I think you'd really connect with. I'd love for you to sit with me if you're free — no pressure at all. Just wanted you to know the invite is open!"
"I know this might be a little out of the blue, but I've been meaning to ask — would you ever want to come to church with me sometime? It's a really welcoming community and I think you'd feel comfortable. Let me know!"
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"I've been thinking about you a lot lately. My church has a service this weekend where we talk about hope when life feels heavy — it made me think of you. Would you want to come sit with me? Totally no pressure, just wanted you to know you're invited."
"Hey, I know things have been really hard, and I just wanted you to know I'm here for you. On a completely different note, my church is doing something this weekend I think might actually be meaningful. No obligation at all, but I'd love to have you come with me if you're open to it."
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"I remember you mentioning you've had questions about faith stuff — my church is actually a really good place to explore those without any pressure. Would you ever want to come with me and just check it out? I'll be right there with you the whole time."
"No pressure at all, but I've been thinking — if you've ever been curious about church, my church is a genuinely welcoming place. They do a really good job of making people feel at home regardless of where they're coming from. I'd be happy to sit with you if you want to give it a try."
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"It's been way too long and I've been thinking about you! I'd love to catch up. Would you ever want to come to church with me on a weekend? Great excuse for us to actually hang out — and I think you might actually enjoy it."
"Hey stranger! I've been meaning to reach out. My church has a service this weekend and I just thought of you — would love to have you come hang out with me there if you're free. No weird vibes, I promise — just genuinely wanted to reconnect."
Graphics You Can Share
These are designed to be shared on your own social media or sent in a personal text message to invite someone you know. These are meant to encourage people — whether or not they ever visit our church.
