What’s the Best Way to Invite People to Your Church?

Ed Stetzer writes about some research done by Lifeway Research and the North American Mission Board, where they surveyed over 15,000 people about their receptivity to evangelistic contacts and outreach from a church.  The most effective method was a personal invitation from a family member or friend.  Less effective were outdoor billboards and newspaper/magazine ads.  [...]

Should You Invite Jesus Into Your Heart?

In a thought-provoking article at Christian Communicators Worldwide, Jim Elliff examines the standard interpretation and application of John 1:12 as it’s often used in evangelism, and calls for a more biblical approach focused on belief and it’s evidences, rather than “asking Jesus into your heart”.  Referring to most evangelistic tracts, he says:
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