Our desire is that everybody has the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. The gospel is for everybody and everyone has a place in our home at Church 242. We want to be on mission in our city and do everything we can to remove unnecessary barriers that keep people from knowing, trusting, and following Jesus.
We don't want to just invite people to church; we want people to meet Jesus. And if you're already a follower of Jesus, we believe it's a part of our job to help clear the way for others to meet Jesus. Most times, the journey for someone to encounter Jesus starts with an invitation to church.

Sometimes all it takes is a simple invitation to jumpstart someone’s spiritual journey. Here's how to start:

• Identify those around you who could use the hope and help that can only be found in Jesus. Family? Friends? Neighbors? Co-workers? 
• Begin or continue loving your neighbors and get to know those around you better. 
• Ask God for the eyes to see those around you as He does, and then ask for the courage to invite them to church or to share your story with them.

Here's what's important to remember:

• Our job is to listen. Be humble. And help others encounter Jesus and hear about the life change we've experienced because of Him. God will do the rest.
• We don’t have to be perfect. We just have to be real.
• Let's not be discouraged - sometimes people say no. We should keep praying, keep inviting, and keep sharing about Jesus!