An Invitation to Something Wonderful

If you haven't done so already, weave words and gestures of invitation into the fabric of your everyday conversations and interactions with people. Consider it part of the ministry God has called and gifted you to do.

Of course, the other side of the coin is that there should be something of substance and importance that you are inviting people to be part of. Reflect on your mission and goals, your ministry and faith. How will you articulate these wonderful things in a simple yet compelling way? What is it you are inviting and calling people to be part of?

No matter how you communicate it, an invitation to follow Christ and live in God's loving presence is an invitation to something wonderful and curious. Life will be different, new, sometimes surprising, and always challenging as the Spirit works in and through us.

Contributed by Rod G. Boriack. Rod serves as Associate Director for ELCA Youth Ministries (resources). This complete article on the art of inviting can be found online at http://www.elca.org/youth/helpsheets/invitation.html