The Millennial Guide on How to Invite a Friend to Church

As believers, we want our friends to encounter the same loving God we serve, but how do we help them get there? Here are three fun and easy ways to invite your friends to church!

Schedule an After-Church Meal

One way to invite a friend to church is to plan a hang-out where you attend a Sunday service together & then grab a bite to eat. Breaking bread goes all the way back to biblical times; sharing a physical meal after being fed spiritually is a bonding experience like no other. Maybe it's your favorite brunch spot, an at-home family dinner with friends, or a quick takeout. Inviting your friends to church with the added bonus of a great meal afterward, who can turn that down?

Send Social Media Posts

You can also invite a friend to church by sending them your church's latest Instagram or TikTok post. Church is now at our fingertips, and our friends are probably already on their phones, scrolling through social media. Sending them some of your pastor's previous sermons could help warm them to the idea of attending an in-person service.

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Bring Them to a Church-Related Event

Church fellowships are informal ways of getting to know your brothers and sisters in Christ more personally. When your church hosts their next play, car wash, or seminar--instead of going alone, bring a friend with you! If attending a formal service seems too intimidating, you can take a more casual approach. Allowing your friends to experience your church in a relaxed environment helps them build connections on their first visit.

Invite a Friend to Church For the Holidays

This one's for the CME saints (Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter). Using a big, joyous occasion and holiday can create fond memories of church and energize them to become consistent churchgoers. If you don't want to wait until the holiday season, Churches typically host Sunday services throughout the year for members to invite nonmembers. Whether it's called “Bring a Friend to Church Sunday” or “Welcome Back Sunday,” this is a fun service where you'll find lots of new faces and opportunities to learn more about the church.

The End Goal is Eternal Life

Inviting a friend to church may seem intimidating at first, but remember the end goal: salvation and eternal life.

We all know the famous saying, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it," so long as you lead with love and compassion, your friend will be grateful for your concern and care.