Choose the occasion carefully. Don't invite them to a church service when the pastor is preaching on predestination! If they have kids, invite them to a sermon series on effective parenting. If they are businessman, invite them to a men's breakfast. You get the idea.

Have a reason for inviting them. Let them know why you thought of them. For example, "You know we were talking about how stressed out we are getting? Well, our pastor is about to start a 4-Week series on "How not to live under your circumstances", you want to come with me?"

Make it an extension of your relationship with them. Don't invite the person at work who can't stand you. Love people first, then invite them!

Don't freak out! Don't get all uptight about asking them to church. Remember, God is the one who will draw them to Christ, not you. If they don't come this time, it is okay, God is not finished with them.

Give them a cassette tape of a good sermon to whet their appetite.