- For
- Whole church + guests
- Goal
- Welcome new people
- Timeframe
- 6 weeks
- Season
- Easter
- Prep time
- 12 hours
- Cost
- $$
The ministry challenge
Easter guests come because someone invited them — but most people never ask.
The idea
Invitation cards in every hand, a guest-ready Sunday, and a thoughtful follow-up path.
Why it creates connection: Turns a marketing campaign into thousands of personal invitations.
Who it's for
Whole church + guests — a good fit for church-wide and seasonal ministry teams who want to welcome new people, reach the community, increase participation.
How it works
- 01
Six weeks out: prayer list — write down one name.
- 02
Three weeks out: invite cards handed out on Sunday.
- 03
Easter: guest parking, greeters, and a simple welcome gift.
- 04
After: personal follow-up within 48 hours.
What materials are needed
This idea uses print, in-person, digital pieces in these formats: Print, Social media, Email, Signage, Video. Prep takes about 12 hours; cost is $$.
Communication plan and suggested timeline
A simple rhythm for promoting it well. Put the dates on your church communications calendar so nothing becomes urgent.
4–6 weeks before
Brief your team and ministry leaders on Easter Invitation Campaign. Lock the dates, the one-sentence invitation, and who owns each piece.
3 weeks before
Announce it from the stage and in your email. Start social posts and a website feature.
2 weeks before
Put printed pieces in people's hands — bulletin insert, cards, or posters. Share the sign-up or next step clearly.
Week of
Final reminder across slides, email, and social. Personally invite people who are on the edge.
During (6 weeks)
Keep in-person touchpoints warm — greeters, tables, and leaders who know the plan.
After
Say thank you, share one story of what happened, and point people to the next step.
Related creative assets
Remove anything you don't need before adding it to your workspace.
Print
Invitation cards
Five per household
Print
'One Name' prayer card
Pray for the person you'll invite
In-person
Guest welcome gift
Small take-home card and treat
In-person
Lobby and parking signage
Wayfinding for guests
Digital
Social invite graphics
Shareable by members
Digital
Email series
Invite, remind, thank
Digital
Easter trailer video
30 seconds
Make it with your church's brand
Set up your church brand kit in the Studio once, and every piece of Easter Invitation Campaign comes out in your logo, colors, and fonts. You change the words and dates — ChurchMade keeps the design consistent.
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