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Episode 347: How to Lead An Invitation
Before you ever preach: Spend significant time praying and asking what God wants his people to do.
The Response begins before the invitation time.
Ask people to start responding long before you actually give the invitation.
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
Let the scripture and the lesson lead to the invitation
a review or summary from the text
Lead in naturally - don't stop and start
Make it personal
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)