God has a plan for church growth and you have a part to play. You are called to invite. (…) When was the last time you brought someone to church? If you discovered a cure for cancer or Alzheimer’s, wouldn’t you share it? Jesus said, ‘A certain man gave a great supper and invited many and he sent his servant to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready’ (Luke 14:16-17). When the invited guests started making excuses as to why they couldn’t come, the master said to the servant, “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled” (Luke 14:23 NKJV). Note the words ‘compel them to come.’ Pick them up in your car, arrange breakfast before church or lunch afterwards. Get creative, but whatever you do, bring them to church!

Bob Gass

Source: The UCB Word For Today, 1/7/2014