Easter is almost here, and it's one of the greatest opportunities we have as a church to invite people to meet Jesus.

Studies show that 82% of unchurched people would consider attending church if someone personally invited them, and Easter is one of the days when people are most open to saying yes.

That's exciting, but let's also be honest-it can feel intimidating, can't it?

I know firsthand the challenge of consistently carrying a burden for others who need Jesus, while also overcoming the fear or hesitation that comes with inviting someone to church.

There's always that little voice in your head saying, What if they say no? What if this makes things awkward? What if I'm not the right person for this?

But here's what I've learned-and what I want to encourage you with:

We're not in this alone.

The Holy Spirit is with us, working in our hearts and in the hearts of the people He's calling us to invite. And prayer is the key to navigating both the burden we feel for others and the courage we need to follow through.

So, as we prepare for Easter, let's commit to praying intentionally-for the people we plan to invite and for one another as we step out in faith.

Here's how we can do that together.