how do you convince someone to go to church?

Question

i need words on what to say and stuff like those...

as you can see in the question, i used the word "convince" not "force." i'm not "forcing" anyone against their wills.

Answer 1

Tell them there are donuts afterward.

Answer 2

Invite them to go with you. Offer to pick them up and drive them home. Tell them why you think they would appreciate the experience.

But don't waste your breath saying "you should go" if you are not willing to put yourself out to help them. Offer to loan them decent clothing if they don't have any, so they will not be ashamed. Better still, invite them to a service that is specifically too informal to care, such as the Salvation Army or a college ministry, where people generally come in jeans or whatever they have.

I'm not a Christian, and I admit that I would turn down such an invitation myself, but I'm sure there are plenty who would go if you helped them, and let them know that your church has a tradition of staying after services for a meal, or at least snacks, and that they will be welcomed and made to feel at home.

But will they? If not, why not?

Answer 3

Do not be too pushy with such stuff! No one can persuade me to attend church. I did when I was a child. Mom was a minister's daughter and forced me to go. When I became old enough to make my own decisions I quit going to church. I had doubts about religion at age 7. this increased as I learned more. Church is a waste ot time and money. Anyone who is too persistent in trying to make me attend church has a fight on his hands. The Golden Rule (expressed by Confucius 500 years before Jesus) forbids you to be too pushy.

Answer 4

Why would you want to do that? We all have to find our own way through this world and force feeding Christianty to someone is more likely to drive them away from the church. . Show people what you believe by the life that you live and understand that you are not responsible for the paths taken by other souls. They are on their own journey . Yours is not the only path.

Answer 5

You Can't. They have to want to go. You will only push people away by trying to get them to do something they don't want to do.

Why is it someone always wants to change someone else?
I don't go to church, nobody can make me. I am not even baptized. I do know I have better values and morals than those so called devout christians. Only to the point I don't judge people, I don't try to change anyones way of thinking nor Am I a hypocrite. Good luck.

Answer 6

You shouldn't try to "convince" anyone to do anything. You simply invite them, and walk out your faith. Trying to "convince" someone comes across as pushy and nobody wants to be pushed into something.

Be yourself, friendly, inviting, ASK them to try it. You should never try to manipulate them into it. It's like a used car salesman trying to convince you to buy a certian car. He can ask you to take it for a test drive, but you dont want the guy trying to convince you to buy it. You'll make your own decision.

I've been sharing the gospel for some time now, and one thing that I've learned is not to push anyone into it, it only pushes them AWAY. I find that just being a friend is the best witness I can have.

I commend you on your desire to increase the Kingdom. You're on the right track.

Answer 7

Why would you convince someone to go to church. It is their decision. Just going to church every sunday doenst make you a christian. They sould want to go to church on their own. It is ok to ask someone to go to church, but if they say no then dont force them.

Answer 8

A simple invitation will do.
The key is to live your life in such a way that people see that you are filled with joy, hope, and love, regardless of the circumstances you face.

Generally, that's not something folks outside of church have, and they may want to know how you persevere.

Live it first, then invite others you care about.

Answer 9

I have people that I would like to go to church. - Dont try to force them, because it will only push them away. Its all in God's timing and he will let you know when the timing is right.

But also,.. true friends are willing to intrude and share their faith strongly. Dont ever be afraid just to ask, and if they say yes then yippee and if they say no then yippee. Try to have the same attitude like you'll be the same way if they say yes or no and let them choose on their own.

Answer 10

If you're christian, a whip and a crown of thorns.

You shouldn't try to convince anyone to do anything they do not wish to do. If they don't want to go, and you feel the need to convince them otherwise you are really not taking their feelings into account and only seem to be concerned with your own. Not a very nice thing to do if you care about the person.

Then... if you don't care about the person & you consider them your enemy... go ahead & convince them. I can think of not better torture than to sit through a church mass. :-)

Answer 11

You dont, because a person needs to want to find his/her own faith before doing so. The best way is to invite with sincerity and explain how wonderful you feel, living a life deamed glorious before those who you would like to invite and they will follow because of your example. Show love, happiness and how God makes you feel, actions speak louder than words, then make a sincere heartfelt invitation and if they are ready, if you have filled their life with that initial longing we all have, then they will follow.
God bless and thanks for the opportunity to spread the Gospel.