Importance of inviting people Matt. 22:1-14 parable of the dinner guests Rev. 22:14-17 Spirit and bride invite 1 Cor. 14:22-24 apostolic example 25% of people not attending a church would visit 79% of people attend church because family or friend invited

Importance of inviting people Building relationships important always been important process 1 st impressed by your good life then accept invitation to visit then visits a few more times then studies the Bible then obeys the gospel, baptized 95% of adult converts began the process by being impressed by the life of a godly person

Importance of inviting people Building relationships important General stats: invitations, visitors, conversions 10% invited unbelievers visit once 1% of invited unbelievers visit more than once it takes 2-10 visits before ready to talk (study) fair % that visit more than once are converted if 25% conversion rate of the 1%:  one baptism for every 400 “good” invitations  100 members, invite 4 per year each, grow 1%

Importance of inviting people Building relationships important General stats: invitations, visitors, conversions 2-3 % growth (not move-ins or children of members) every member, one “good” invitation per month every member, follow-up with visitors best we can invite to church, Bible studydoor knockers religious conversations people you knowwork, school recommend a church