TIPS FOR INVITING OTHERS

1. BE YOURSELF.
   Don’t overthink it! Use words that feel natural to how you usually talk.

2. THINK OF OTHER CIRCLES OF PEOPLE.
   Invite people from communities you’re involved in outside of church, like:

   • teams at work

   • neighbors

   • interest-based Facebook groups

   • group text threads

   • family chat threads

3. CONSIDER BOTH IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL.
   Some ways you can invite people (including virtually) include:

   • during a hangout or conversation

   • text or call

   • email

   • social media DM / message (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

   • share Relevant’s social media posts (@relevantriverside on Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

   • post on social media newsfeeds/groups/stories (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

4. IDENTIFY A NEED.

   Think about a specific issue the person may be looking for answers about or struggling with. For instance, just had a conversation with someone who’s feeling hopeless or discouraged? Here’s a sample blurb you can send them:

   Hey [name]! It was great catching up the other day, and I wanted to let you know I’ve been thinking and praying about [situation]. On that note, my church is doing a special party on 10/17, with a cookout, music, and games.. Let me know if you’d be interested in joining me for this awesome experience at [10:00am at AMC THEATERS – or relevant316.com/churchtoberfest] 🙂

A NOTE ON RESPONSES: 

• If they accept, that’s great! If you’re available, attend or watch the Sunday message at the same time as the person you invited. Then check in with them afterwards on their thoughts.

• If they decline, don’t feel bad! Continue to establish a relationship with the person, and keep praying for them

INVITATION TEMPLATES

Sample blurb to send to a friend personally (through text, Facebook message, email, etc.):

• Hey [name]! This might sound a bit random, I just thought about you today and wanted to share that my church is doing a special party on 10/17, with a giveaways, popcorn, and a dance party. I’m gonna join/attend Sunday, October 17th at [10:00am at AMC Theaters – or relevant316.com/churchtoberfest] – let me know what you think!

Sample blurbs to post on your social media platforms:

• I always look forward to Sunday at Relevant Church! This upcoming Sunday we’re having a special party! We will have giveaways, popcorn, and a dance party Join me for an awesome day at [10:00am at AMC Theaters – or relevant316.com/churchtoberfest]. Feel free to reach out if you ever wanna talk about faith, church, etc.!

• With everything that’s been going on this year, it really has been difficult at times… but I’ve found that staying plugged into a supportive community has made all the difference. Come join me for a fun event with giveaways, popcorn, and a dance party at [10:00am at AMC Theaters – or relevant316.com/churchtoberfest]! Feel free to reach out if you ever wanna talk about faith, church, etc.!

Sample blurb to share in a community forum/group (e.g. NextDoor/neighborhood group, other interest-based Facebook groups, etc.):

• Hey friends! I wanted to share that I’ve been checking out this church for some time now and love it! I’ve found it really helpful and encouraging personally. This special event on 10/17 will have giveaways, popcorn, and a dance party. I’ll be there this next Sunday at [10:00am at AMC Theaters – or relevant316.com/churchtoberfest] – let me know if any of you are interested in joining me!