A surprisingly high number of churchgoers attend because someone simply invited them. In this episode, Sam and Thom unpack why 60% might be the most overlooked and powerful number in church outreach today.

This statistic comes from Grey Matter Research and Infinity Concepts, which recently asked more than 1,000 American evangelical Protestants about their church experiences.

1. 1. The Strength of the Personal Invitation
   2. Inviting Is Evangelism 101
   3. Churches That Embrace Invitation Culture Grow
   4. Action Steps to Encourage More Invites

Resources:

• HelpFinder Bible

• Tyndale House Publishers

• Upward Sports

• Brown Church Development Group

• Invite Your One

• Good News Neighbor Toolkit

• Church Answers Platinum Membership

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

• The Hope Initiative

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