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I think one of the weaknesses of the "inviting Jesus into my heart" approach is that it wipes out the broad, rich, creative array of metaphors that NT authors use for conversion. "Getting saved" is another overused term for conversion that causes Christians to miss out on the wealth of NT conversion imagery.
It's worth mentioning that the "Jesus in my heart" terminology probably arose from misreading Eph 3:17 ("that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith") and Rev 3:20 ("I stand at the door and knock"). Both passages describe those who already believe, not those who need conversion; at least the latter passage has a strong corporate aspect that is often overlooked. Other passages that led to the overemphasis on "Jesus in my heart" are John 14:23, 2 Cor 13:5, and Col 1:27.