What happens when someone answers the invitation given in a church service?
The one responding will be greeted by the minister. You will then be asked quietly for what purpose you have come forward. You will make known to him whether you need to be baptized, or restored to the fold or just want the prayers of the church to help with something through which you are going at the time. The invitation to become a Christian is always open. Anytime one has been taught the word of God and knows what action on their part is necessary to be added to the church he or she may respond to the ever open invitation to accept salvation. (See Matthew 11:28-30).