Tips & Tools to Invite Others to HUNT

Inviting others to church can feel daunting at times. Below are some practical tips & tools for how to invite others to HUNT in a casual, friendly, & easy way!

EVENT LISTINGS

INVITE FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK:

INVITE FRIENDS ON EVENTBRITE:

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS

Simply right click & download these images to share on social media!

Example caption:

You’re invited to a FREE & FUN community egg hunt on Saturday, April 9 or 16!

I’ll be going to [CAMPUS] at [TIME] this coming Saturday, and you’re more than welcome to join me. Check out echo.church/hunt for more times/locations, or feel free to DM me with any questions. Hope you’ll join us!!

TIPS FOR INVITING OTHERS

1. BE YOURSELF.
  Don’t overthink it! Use words that feel natural to how you usually talk.

1. THINK OF OTHER CIRCLES OF PEOPLE.
  
  Invite people from communities you’re involved in outside of church, like:
  - teams at work
  - neighbors
  - interest-based Facebook groups
  - group text threads
  - family chat threads

1. CONSIDER BOTH IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL.
  
  Some ways you can invite people (including virtually) include:
  - during a hangout or conversation
  - text or call
  - email
  - social media DM / message (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  - share Echo’s social media posts (@echochurchlive on Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  - post on social media newsfeeds/groups/stories (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

IDENTIFY A NEED.

Think about a specific issue the person may be looking for answers about or struggling with, and speak to that.

A NOTE ON RESPONSES:

If they accept, that’s great! If you’re available, attend or watch the Sunday message at the same time as the person you invited. Then check in with them afterwards on their thoughts.
If they decline, don’t feel bad! Continue to establish a relationship with the person, and keep praying for them

MORE INVITATION TEMPLATES

Sample blurb to send to a friend personally (through text, Facebook message, email, etc.):

Hey [name]! I just thought about you today and wanted to share that my church is having a FREE & FUN community egg hunt on Saturday, April 9 or 16! at [time and location]?

Check out echo.church/hunt for more times/locations. Hope you’ll join us!!

Sample blurb to share in a community forum/group (e.g. NextDoor/neighborhood group, other interest-based Facebook groups, etc.):

Hey friends! My church is having a FREE & FUN community egg hunt on Saturday, April 9 or 16! at [time and location]. Let me know if any of you are interested in coming along – I’d love to save you a seat!