How to Invite Someone to Youth Group

Youth groups are great places to learn about religion, share experiences and meet new people. With all the positive benefits youth groups offer, it's hard to understand people who don't want to give one a try. If you'd like to invite a friend or acquaintance to youth group but aren't sure how, read on for some helpful tips.

Instructions

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      Let your group leader know in advance that you have invited a friend. The leader will hopefully make a special effort to make your friend feel welcome and at ease.

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      Avoid seeming like you're inviting your friend along because you're concerned about his or her well-being. Even if you are trying to rope a heathen into the church, sounding like an evangelist might scare your friend away.

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      Fill your friend in on the kinds of activities your youth group usually does. Paintball, picnics, lock-ins and movies are all enticing, fun and standard youth group fare.

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      Give your friend directions to your meeting place and let him or her know what time your youth group meets. It's a good idea to make sure your friend's actually free on the day or night of your next meeting so there isn't a conflict of interests.

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      Let your friend know that even though youth group is fun, it's still a religious event. Knowing that there'll be preaching and prayers helps your friend make an informed decision before responding to your invite.

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      Offer to take your friend to your group. This saves them the hassle of getting a ride or driving. It also reduces the anxiety of having to walk into an unfamiliar church alone.

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