Invite a Friend
A Church You Can Confidently Invite People To
You know someone who's not sure about church — maybe they've been hurt by one, maybe they've never been, maybe they just have questions nobody's let them ask. Here's exactly what happens when you bring them to Next Level.
The honest list
What Won't Happen
Nobody will single them out.
No standing up, no raising hands, no “if this is your first time” spotlight. They can sit in the back and leave exactly the way they came in.
No altar call, no pressure to respond to anything.
They can just listen. That's enough.
No pressure to give.
We talk about generosity because it matters to us, but a guest is never asked to give anything.
No assumed church background.
The teaching doesn't assume they know the Bible, the lingo, or the songs. If a term needs explaining, we explain it.
No judgment for what they believe — or don't, yet.
Questions and doubt aren't a problem to fix before they're welcome. They're welcome now.
What they'll actually experience
What Will Happen
A normal Sunday, about 65 minutes.
Live music, a message from Pastor Clay, and that's it. Casual dress — genuinely, jeans and a t-shirt is normal here.
A safe, well-run kids ministry.
If they're bringing their own kids — trained volunteers, secure check-in, age-appropriate rooms.
Real people, not a performance.
They'll be sitting next to actual members of this church, not a room full of people who have it all figured out.
An easy way out if it's not for them.
No follow-up call demanding to know why they didn't come back. No pressure, both ways.
Try It Before You Bring Them
Not sure if it's the right fit yet? Watch a full message online first — see exactly what a Sunday is like before you invite anyone.
Watch a MessageThe Practical Stuff
- Address
- 4317 Stevens Mill Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
- Service time
- Sundays at 10:00 AM
- What to wear
- Casual — jeans, t-shirts, whatever's comfortable. Nobody dresses up.
- Parking
- Free parking on-site. Greeters will meet you at the front door to help you find your way around.
- Kids
- Nursery through 5th grade, secure check-in, every Sunday
Bring Them As They Are
You don't have to have the right words to invite someone to Next Level. You just have to bring them. We'll take it from there.
Plan Your Visit Together