How can I witness to my non-Christian friends?

Question

How would I approach them and invite them to church?

ROMANS 10:14
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how now can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

Answer 1

Be an example is the best witness...make them desire in their lives, that thing that makes you so gosh darn good....

Seriously, if you are full of joy, if you are a good person, if you are always helping other people, working hard, etc...they will ask you...what makes you tick...that is the perfect way to introduce them to your religion.

Now is the hard part..you have to work hard, be at peace, be loving, be kind, be an example...

Answer 2

DO NOT attempt to evangelize a non-Christian. Most of us are well educated and knowledgeable about the church and have set up a wall against missionaries and street preachers, so the more anyone try to force/persuade or 'approach', they've got an obvious 'get lost' stamped on their forehead. Another thing that missionaries should remind themselves that they are at lost/on the losing end when they try to get into a religious debate with a knowledgeable person, and will only lose more friends than actually gaining them.

One good way which I may suggest (as it works for me as a Buddhist), is to invite your non-Christian friends for a small party or potluck gathering/dinner. Tell them there's lots of food and fun (don't tell them there's something you'd like to 'share' with a mysterious connotation/hint). Get their family members involved! Be open and avoid suspicion from your friends (most common mistake by so-called 'genuine' friends who are more interested in converting others more than anything else).

Of course, rejection is still common but MOST people would appreciate sincerity and honesty. Its something we all can do, on both sides. Make non-Christians feel as if they are welcome to visit the church anytime like Christians are welcome to visit their places of worship too, and NEVER condemn or belittle other faiths (how would a Christian feel the other way round, say... being turned on the other cheek?)

Its all about common sense. Learn more about your non-Christian friend's religious background. Understand them, see how you could help them as a responsible Christian and how they would be benefited in return. Keep the conversion issue aside and build genuine friendship, because that is more important than anything else.

Its about the feeling and first impression that counts, which leaves an everlasting imprint into one's heart and mind, not what is done or said, which is easily forgotten.

Hope this helps :-)

Answer 3

First of all, make sure you are living the life that you are trying to be an example of, because you are the only Bible some people will ever read. Then wait on God, many times you don't have to say one thing, they see your life & they will thirst for truth, That is why the bible says we are the salt of the earth, Salt makes one thirsty.

Answer 4

Humbly pray about it with a sincere heart and Heavenly Father will help you. Also be an example and just be honest with them and ask them to come to church with u. U may have 2 ask several times, but as the savior did dont give up.

Answer 5

the best thing to do is to Pray for opprotunities to talk about and invite your friends to church. Or a good way to get friends to go to church who aren't christians is to invite them to events your church has like my church is going to Cedar point this summer as well as camping. If your church doesn't do stuff like that talk to your youth pastor and give him or her some seggestions. Other than that you could just walk up to them and start talking about God, but I wouldn't recomend it :)

Answer 6

FIRST.... make a prayer list.... and tell GOD....

(2Peter 3:9) The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness, but is long-suffering toward us, not purposing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Then.... look for an opportunity... to find a way to ask them... to attend with You!

Don't be surprised... if you get rejected! Continue to pray!

Trust our Lord.. and His Word... and wait for His Leading.... See Romans 8:14.

You will know when the Time is Right!

Thanks, RR

Please see my 360 / Blog and you may copy... "Who am I" and give it to them!

Answer 7

Don't do that Hun. Everyone needs to find their own path through life. It is patronising to push your path at others. If you want them to be interested in you and your beliefs just live a Christ like life and don't quote scripture at them or pack them off to hell if they don't agree with you. Whatever the source of our light, if it shines brightly enough, others will be drawn to it.

Answer 8

You could send them this link:
http://www.needanewstart.com/Good_and_Bad_News.html
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You can watch witnessing videos online at:
http://www.wayofthemaster.com/watchwitnessing.shtml
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You need to read this book:
One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven by Mark Cahill
Are you ready for eternity? If so, are you helping others get ready for that journey into eternity that each of us must take? As believers, we all know we should tell others about the Lord, but we often don't know how. This practical book will give you ideas for starting conversations, examples of witnessing situations, and answers to common questions, to help encourage, challenge, and equip you to reach both friends and strangers for Jesus the rest of your life!

You can get the book at this his site:
http://www.markcahill.org/welcome.html
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You can buy gospel tracts here:
http://www.livingwaters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=gospeltracts

Answer 9

You might want to go to wayofthemaster.com and get some of their tracts, etc.

I would just suggest you be a good Christian friend and ask God to give you opportunities. If you pray for your friends, God will begin to work in their hearts and they will ask about it.

The Bible says to always be ready with an answer of what God has done for you.

As far as inviting to church, I would just directly invite them --- but not in a pushy way. Make sure they don't feel pressured to go with you. Many people appreciate a friend who cares about their spiritual lives.

Answer 10

the best way is to let your life be your witness. as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. and there is nothing wrong with inviting people to church.