Over the years I’ve learned that the best way to get someone to come to church…is personal invitation! That’s not to say that billboards, T-shirts and ads don’t work, I think they do! However, the most successful method of getting people in the doors and taking that first step, is to ask them!
Likewise, I’m finding that the most successful way to get new people volunteering in our ministries is to…ask them. Many times we stray from this because…
- We don’t want to PUSH something on them
- They might not like our area of ministry
- It can be awkward
- They might say no…
The truth is these are all legitimate fears, but they don’t take away from the fact that “the ask” works. At the same time I’ve learned that I should be prayerful with every conversation. Realizing that my role is to help people take their next step…whatever that may be.
Many times people are just standing there waiting for someone to ask them to take their next step and get plugged in volunteering. That being the case, “the ask” is such a powerful tool to help others find their “sweet spot!”
I’ve just got to be willing to ask…
