by Nathan McConnell | Articles
The public invitation as it is handled in most fundamental churches is essentially a singular method: the altar call. As I have said, I don’t believe that the altar call is the most ideal method of the public invitation, nor do I believe it is the most...
by Nathan McConnell | Articles
Dr. John R. Rice used a simple method for inviting lost people to respond in his campaigns. He would say (and I’m paraphrasing a bit), “Let me ask you to do three things. Pray at your seat to trust Christ. Slip to the front. Let someone show you from the...
by Nathan McConnell | Articles
So preaching sets up the invitation, or at least, it should. Preaching does not always invite (as we have seen); sometimes it merely informs. That’s OK. The important thing to keep in mind is that when a message calls for a definite decision, a call for public...
by Nathan McConnell | Articles
The public invitation is a fairly recent development in evangelical history. Charles Finney is credited with the initiation of a public response when he used his new method called “the anxious seat.” Finney invited those in his audience who were uncertain...
by Frank Finney | Articles
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a state-wide pastor’s fellowship focusing on the need to equip and encourage the next generation. It was a helpful and needed focus. To live without giving attention to those who follow us is dangerous and will produce...
