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Are Unbeliever Present at Assemblies in Acts? — Part 1

July 17, 2013 by EvangelismCoach

The church developed in the book of Acts as the gospel spread throughout the regions. As a follow-up to yesterday’s post – should we invite unsaved friends to church? – I want to examine the gatherings of the assemblies in the book of Acts over the next few posts. It is important to look at …

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Invited to Church

Should we invite unsaved friends to church?

July 15, 2013 by EvangelismCoach

I posted this question to the EvangelismCoach.org Facebook page. “Should we invite unsaved friends to church?” Give a Yes or No, and then give a reason. The answers were pretty divided between Yes and No, with some strong opinions: Yes, the church is on an evangelistic mission. No, the church is for believers only to …

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How to Welcomrse Church Visito

More Church Visitor Packet Ideas

June 23, 2013 by EvangelismCoach

Church welcome packets are a great marketing tool to put in the hands of your first time visitors, particularly those who stay anonymous. I recently put this question out some of the networks I am a part of: What sorts of things do you put in your visitor welcome packet /folder to give to first …

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This belongs in your church’s DNA

March 4, 2013 by EvangelismCoach

What do you want your church visitors to think when they experience your church? You’re crazy. God is in your midst. Last night, I taught in a church that is planting two more churches here in 2013. This is a young congregation, under 4 years old, already raising money and training leaders for future church …

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Another Church Invitation Video

February 21, 2013 by EvangelismCoach

I really like this church invitation video. I’ve used it several times in various conferences.  Always gets a great laugh when the punch line is revealed. While it’s free on YouTube, you should really buy the rights to use it from SermonSpice, like I did. Honor the creators of this video with buying it. Feed …

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Does your church website answer questions for potential visitors?

November 12, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

This question came across my twitter feed (@EvangelismCoach) this past Sunday: “It’s 2nd Sunday .. I’m visiting a new church .. Heels or Tennis shoes ? I never know how to dress when I’m a visitor” This brings up the point: Can potential first time church visitors find out the information they need on your church website …

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Church Invitation Video You Can Use

September 12, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

A lifeway study also asked how many times respondents have personally, “invited an unchurched person to attend a church service or some other program at your church?” Nearly half (48 percent) of church attendees responded, “zero.” We need to change this. Download this video at BeamerFilms.com. Use this mini-move to help encourage your congregation to …

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How preaching leads to more church invitations

Get More Church Invitations: Relevant Sermons

September 10, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

Recently, I was asked via Ask EvangelismCoach about ways to increase the number of invitations to church that members give to their network of friends. Review these posts to get on board with some of the answers More church invitations: Friends and Family Get More Church Invitations: Prayer I want you to come to my …

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Growing an Engaged Church

September 6, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

Helping church members invite their friends is one of the side effects of an engaged church, as Albert Winesman wrote Growing an Engaged Church. The basic question of his  book is addressed on the jacket: What would a church look like if members of its congregation were 13 times more likely to have invited someone to …

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I want you to come to my church

September 2, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

Recently, I’ve been asked via Ask EvangelismCoach about ways to increase the number of invitations to church that members give to their network of friends. Review these posts to get on board with some of the answers More church invitations: Friends and Family Get More Church Invitations: Prayer Today, I add number 3 3. Church …

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Recent Statistics on Church Invitations

August 31, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

LifeWay Research did a study and asked how many times they have personally, “invited an unchurched person to attend a church service or some other program at your church?” 48% of church attendees responded, “zero.” 33% percent of people say they’ve personally invited someone one or two times. 19% say they’ve done so on three or more …

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Friendships and Church Invitations

More church invitations: Friends and Family

August 28, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

In the previous article in the series of giving more invitations to church, I focused on prayer. As I continue to look at various ways to increase the number of personal invitations to church that your church members give, today’s article is focused on the number of personal friends who are unchurched. Again, the statistics show …

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A great tool to help your members make an invitation to church

August 26, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

Check out this video on giving an invitation to church (Feed Readers may need to click through to see the video). Notice what the fellow does at the end. You can give your church members something similar to help them make that personal invitation to church Church Invitation Card that I used a few years …

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How would you pray for a lost friend

Get More Church Invitations: Prayer

August 24, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

In this series on getting more church invitations and visitor traffic, I’m looking at various ways to increase the number of personal invitations to church that your church members give. The statistics show that a personal invitation from a friend is the best way to get church visitors.  I’m going to look at 6 different …

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Church of St Paul - Leicester Street, Leamington Spa - church sign - Welcome to St Paul's Church

Personal Invitations to Church are Most Effective

August 22, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

During a recent coaching appointment, a pastor in a small country church in the United States expressed frustration that church members are not inviting guests to church.

The church had reached a plateau in attendance and had been stuck there for nearly 2 years.

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Testimonial: Effective Church Hospitality Training

June 13, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

You’ve worked hard to attract visitors to your church.  You passionately desire to reach these newcomers for Christ. You know that Jesus can make a difference in their life. Perhaps you’ve spent money on advertising like a direct mail campaign or business cards members give away. You’ve designed sermon series to hopefully entice a second …

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Does an Invitation to Church Equal Evangelism?

April 26, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

Have you ever considered that simply inviting someone to church could be all it takes for Jesus to take hold of them and change their life? All you have to do is ask them to come! It seems too simple, doesn’t it?

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Greeting Church Visitors

What was responsible for your coming to Christ and this church

April 16, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

The Institute For American Church Growth asked over 10,000 people this question: “What was responsible for your coming to Christ and this church?” Their replies were: I had a special need – 3% I just walked in – 3% I liked the minister – 6% I visited there – 1% I liked the Bible classes – …

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Evangelism Strategies Podcast and Webinar Replay

January 31, 2012 by EvangelismCoach

In this complimentary Evangelismcoach webinar, I’ll share with you 3 major areas of evangelism training for your congregation to help you develop your evangelism strategy for 2012. Among other things you’ll lean: 3 areas of focus for congregational evangelism to start your planning 6 different evangelism styles to match the right program for your congregation …

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Use Facebook Events for Increase Invitations for Christmas

November 24, 2011 by EvangelismCoach

This article on using Facebook events is reprinted with persmission from Christian Webtrends (blog.ourchurch.com) to edit for Christmas.  It was originally aimed for Easter, but it’s just as true for Christmas. The images refer to an Easter service, but you get the idea. The original article appeared in 2011, and Facebook may have changed the …

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Use Christmas services to re-invite inactive members

November 16, 2011 by EvangelismCoach

Christmas is a time to bring healing, a time to make amends, and a time to start over.

It is possible that an invitation to church might bring that healing.

Consider these 4 ways to invite them back.

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Church Website Update

Update your Church Website for Your Christmas Visitors

November 15, 2011 by EvangelismCoach

Many people check out a church’s website or Facebook page prior to visiting your church at Christmas. If you are having special events at Christmas to attract new church visitors, ask yourself these questions while at your church website: What time is your Christmas Eve Service? What should I expect on Christmas Eve? Is there …

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Here are 5 ways we are using to grow small church attendance

5 Ways to Grow Small Church Numbers

August 20, 2011 by EvangelismCoach

A regular question I get is "How do you grow a small church?"  "How do I grow small church numbers?" We were a small church, made up primarily of immigrants from other countries. Here are 5 steps we are implementing to grow that total number to 70.

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How to think like a first time church visitor

January 13, 2011 by EvangelismCoach

I recently spoke with a pastor of a medium size church of 300. He has often heard from people after 6-10 weeks this statement that broke his heart: “I have been here x number of weeks and no one has said hello.” (After a recent workshop on hospitality, one couple said “We’ve been in this …

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