DiscoverEnduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 347: How to Lead An Invitation
Episode 347: How to Lead An Invitation

Episode 347: How to Lead An Invitation

Update: 2025-10-13
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Episode 347: How to Lead An Invitation




  1. Before you ever preach: Spend significant time praying and asking what God wants his people to do.


 


  1. The Response begins before the invitation time.




  • Ask people to start responding long before you actually give the invitation.


 


  1. Don't be too quick - you can take your time  




  • Many pastors through in a phrase or 2.  Some end by saying that's all I have


 


  1. Let the scripture and the lesson lead to the invitation




  • a review or summary from the text


 


  1. Lead in naturally - don't stop and start


  2. Make it personal


  3. Be Clear: Give exact steps - tell your church how they should respond.




  • Be Direct - ask them to take a specific action


  • Invite them to the community


  • Give everyone some way to respond - not just a first-time decision to follow Jesus.


Take away their fears or concerns.


  • No one here is judging you - Satan wants people to believe that everyone is judging them - this is a lie.  So remind folks that everyone else is cheering them on.


Keep the invitation open after the service
Encourage prayerfulness in the church

An Example (Michael Gabbert)

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Episode 347: How to Lead An Invitation

Episode 347: How to Lead An Invitation

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