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Questions? (Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ section) |
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About The Film |
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About The Ministry |
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About Permission to Use |
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About Contacting Us |
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How are people followed up after a "JESUS" film showing? |
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At the end of each "JESUS" film showing, "JESUS" film team workers and local pastors gather new believers to pray and instruct them in their new faith. The gospel is clarified and viewers are given the opportunity to indicate their decisions to follow Christ. Names and addresses of those who choose Jesus are documented. Local church members then coordinate Bible studies and offer invitations to local church services. If no church exists, one is often created. Nearly 6,000 "JESUS" film workers worldwide show the film an average of three times a week. During the last two decades, more than 1,500 ministries have partnered with The JESUS Film Project to show the film around the world. Each ministry incorporates the film in their ongoing missions and church-planting efforts. As "JESUS" film workers, denominations, missions agencies, and local church leaders work together, new believers grow in their faith.
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How do I find out if the "JESUS" film is translated into a specific language? |
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A list of languages is posted at www.JESUSfilm.org, by selecting "Languages" on the navigation on the left.
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What biblical translation was used for the script in the movie? |
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The translation used in the film is Good News for
Modern Man (Today's English Version). However, some passages such as The Lord's
Prayer and the Beatitudes are quoted from The King James Version.
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How biblically accurate is the film? |
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More than 450 religious leaders and scholars
evaluated the script to ensure historical and biblical accuracy. The script is
closely based on Luke's Gospel, so almost every word Jesus speaks is from the
Bible. Intense efforts to portray the Palestinian culture of nearly 2,000 years
ago include: hand-woven clothing in only the 35 colors used then, pottery made
with first-century methods, and removal of modern telephone poles and power
lines from the landscape. Whenever possible, scenes were filmed on the sites
where they took place 2,000 years ago.
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Why was Jesus depicted with light skin? |
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Film producer, John Heyman sought an actor for the
leading role who spoke English without an accent. Heyman and his staff screen
tested 263 people before selecting England's Brian Deacon to play the role of
Jesus. Mr. Deacon was chosen because of his ability to portray Jesus as Luke the
physician documented him in the Gospel of Luke. All other actors in the film are
from Israel and surrounding areas.
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Why was Jesus depicted with long hair? |
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While research has found no evidence of Jesus'
physical characteristics, we know that in contrast to the Gentiles, Jews were
heavily bearded with long hair. This is also the most familiar depiction of
Jesus.
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Was the actor who played Jesus a Christian? |
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During filming, Brian Deacon, who plays Jesus,
responded to the question, "Who is Jesus to you?" by saying, "I've had a number
of good conversations about that with Tom Pannella, my stand-in. I was raised in
Oxfordshire. My mother was Catholic and my father was Protestant, but they
agreed I should seek my faith for myself. Because of this, I probably spent more
time that the average person evaluating what I believe. I believe that God sent
Jesus to die for our sins. He is the Savior, but I don't know if I'll ever be
like the Christians you have in America who go around saying that they are
'born-again.' The more I learn about Jesus, the less sure I am that I will ever
deserve to be called by His name. I fall so far short. I feel like I'm just
beginning on the path of faith. Every day when I go to the set, I realize how
mortal I really am. How can mortal man portray immortality? I count it a
privilege to be one of His followers. I would say that I'm a Christian, maybe
not in the same sense that others talk about, but God means a great deal to me,
even more since Tom and I speak to Him so often."
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Why were the nails in Jesus' wrists and not hands in the crucifixion scene? |
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According to research on the method of crucifixion
in Jesus' day, the nail went through the forearm between the radius and the
ulna.
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Why was the film based on the Gospel of Luke? |
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Before the film was created, producer John Heyman
commissioned a survey of seminary presidents. The large majority of them
recommended the film be based on the Book of Luke.
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Who did the musical score of the film? |
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Riga (born Nachium Heiman) composed the musical
score for the film.
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How is it explained when members of the audience think the actors are real and that they actually speak their language? |
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At the beginning of the film the narrator states
that the events taking place in the movie are historic in nature. However, many
are caught up in the display of light and sound and may not listen. This is why
the teams often spend significant time before and after the film and during reel
changes explaining and clarifying the historic context of the life of Christ.
Follow-up teams are formed to continue the education process.
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Why is there no crown of thorns in the film? |
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The crown of thorns was not mentioned in the Gospel
of Luke.
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Why wasn't Simon of Cyrene depicted as a black man? |
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Prior to filming, researchers concluded that Simon
of Cyrene was probably not of African descent, but was most likely Jewish in
route to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration.
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Are there parts of the film that are taken from books of the Bible other than the Book of Luke? |
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Yes. Three verses are spoken that are not from the Book of Luke:
John 3:16, Revelation 3:20 and Matthew 28:19.
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Should the film be shown to children? |
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Yes, but give caution to the graphic detail during
the crucifixion. The children's version of the "JESUS" film, "The Story of Jesus
for Children," was specifically produced for children in 2000, and is suitable
for children ages 4 through 14. This version is 62-minutes long, half the length
of the original version, and gives children the true story of Jesus from a
child's perspective. Please visit the www.JesusForChildren.org Website to find out
more about this resource.
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How much of the Scripture in the film is verbatim and how much is paraphrased or summarized? How much additional dialog exists? |
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54.5% |
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25.2% |
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17.6% |
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Why is there an Old Testament introduction to the "JESUS" film? |
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The Old Testament introduction was produced in 2003
to put the life of Christ in its historical context. By portraying the creation
of the earth, the events of the Garden of Eden, the lives of Abraham and Isaac,
and the prophecies of Isaiah, viewers around the world are able to see how
Christ's life and message fit into a much broader historical context. Many
viewers worldwide resonate with this biblical history since their own religious
traditions intersect with many of the same historical characters and
events.
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What rating has the Motion Picture Association of America given to the film? |
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The "JESUS" film was given a General Audience
rating or "G" rating back in 1979 when it was released to audiences in the
United States.
The "G" rating is considered suitable for viewing by all ages.
This rating indicates films that are unlikely to disturb most
viewers.
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What are The JESUS Film Project's program, fundraising and administrative expenses? What is the annual operating budget? |
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The ministry's operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2007 (ending 08/31/071) were: Ministry Activities (including tools to present "JESUS" and people to show and follow up "JESUS") $30,468,000 (76.0%), Fundraising and Reporting $6,364,000 (15.9%), Administration and Management $1,755,000 (4.4%), Campus Crusade for Christ administration and support services $1,484,000 (3.7%), for a total of $40,071,000. The JESUS Film Project is a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. An audited financial report of Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc. is available upon request. The Fiscal Year 20071 revenue was $39,530,000, consisting of contributions of $37,035,000 (93.7%), product sales of $1,087,000 (2.7%), and miscellaneous income and other revenues of $1,408,000 (3.6%). The net revenue (shortfall) was $541,000 (-1.4%). To view the 2007 Ministry Highlights and financial summary, click here  . (For the 2006 Ministry Highlights and financial summary, click here.)
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What is Campus Crusade for Christ's Tax ID Number? |
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The ministry's corporate Tax ID Number is 95-6006173.
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Are you a member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)? |
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The JESUS Film Project and Campus Crusade for
Christ International abide by the standards and management of donations as
defined by the ECFA.
Campus Crusade is a charter member of the ECFA. The organization has also sought
to clarify and establish additional stewardship guidelines, position statements
and terms of service to help enhance the trust of friends, ministry partners and
the public at large.
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How are The JESUS Film Project's statistics compiled? |
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The JESUS Film Project retains the services of full-time and
highly-qualified team of statisticians who track the worldwide distribution of
the "JESUS" film. As reports come in from countries worldwide these figures are
checked and double checked against criteria that include times, dates,
languages, geographic locations and reliable estimates of viewers.
They coordinate statistical information received from national
"JESUS" film leaders in countries around the world and also from American
"JESUS" film staff and church groups that travel to various nations to
participate in this distribution effort.
These statisticians also receive information through an
extensive worldwide system of reporting that is coordinated by the Field
Information Services department of The JESUS Film Project. All these reports are
compiled into two extensive databases and then calculated into a statistical
overview of this outreach.
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May the 'JESUS' film be shown in a theater, church or other venue? |
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Yes. The DVD, VCD, video, 16mm or 35mm film may be shown live in any venue as long as no fee is charged for admission. No further permission is needed. You can print out this Permission to Use section for your documentation files.
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May photos or slides from the film be used in print publications or church materials? |
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Images obtained from The JESUS Film Project may be used ONLY to advertise a showing of the "JESUS" film or for promotion of The JESUS Film Project. For more information on high-resolution photos, please contact the Photo Librarian here at The JESUS Film Project. Other uses are not allowed, including illustrations for a book or curriculum, handouts or any other church or ministry materials.
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May just parts of the film or clips be shown during a church service, class or Bible study? |
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Yes. Any portion of our products may be used in a church service as long as it is taken from an authorized "JESUS" film product and no copies of the program are made and distributed. No copies of the program that includes any part of the "JESUS" film may be made. It is unlawful to add clips to another DVD being used. In addition, admission may not be charged for the presentation.
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May a music video, free outreach DVD, collection of ministry resources or other ministry DVD be made with film clips? |
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No. No new products may be made with scenes or audio from the film. Copyright law states no portion of the film can be included on any DVD or other material; giving it away for free or distributing it is also unlawful. Please contact the Product Fulfillment team at The JESUS Film Project to ask about bulk orders for ministry use. You can email them at JesusFilmStore@jesusfilm.org or call 1-800-432-1997.
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May people 'burn their own' 'JESUS' film from and existing product or include the 'JESUS' film on a DVD they are creating? |
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No. No copies of the "JESUS" film are lawful, in any form or media, including DVD, video, audiocassette, online, using downloads or broadcasts. Please contact the Product Fulfillment team at The JESUS Film Project to ask about bulk orders for ministry use. You can email them at JesusFilmStore@jesusfilm.org or call 1-800-432-1997.
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May the 'JESUS' film be shown on local TV or cable channel? |
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Possibly. Warner Brothers retains the rights for showing the film on TV in the U.S.; even if you own the cable channel or purchased the time, it may not be shown in English or any other language in the U.S without proper contracts drawn up with Warner Brothers. All TV broadcasts require royalty fees, which go to Warner Brothers.
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May clips of the film be shown on TV to promote film showings? |
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Yes. Up to a two-minute clip may be shown as part of and ad to promote a screening of the film or The JESUS Film Project.
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May the "JESUS" film be put on other Internet sites? |
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The "JESUS" film is offered on our Websites in many languages. Webmasters may place a direct link to a particular language. To do this, please complete the Web Feedback Form, making your request in the comments field. You will receive helpful information for proper linking.
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How can I update my contact information on your list? (postal address, telephone number, email address, etc.) |
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You can call toll free 1-800-918-9929, or write to: Development Department, The JESUS Film Project, 27631 La Paz Rd, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, or write us online with a Feedback Form, making note of your changes in the comments field.
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How do I stop receiving mail from The JESUS Film Project? |
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You can call toll free 1-800-918-9929, or write to: Development Department, The JESUS Film Project, 27631 La Paz Rd, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, or write us online with a Feedback Form, making note of your changes in the comments fie ld..
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How can I get a receipt that indicates my giving to The JESUS Film Project and Campus Crusade for Christ in the last calendar year? |
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You can call toll free 1-888-278-7233, or write to:
Ministry Services, Campus Crusade for Christ, Dept. 2400, P.O. Box 628222,
Orlando, FL 32862-8222.
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Why does The JESUS Film Project have two addresses, one in California and another in Florida, and which should I contact? |
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The official headquarters for The JESUS Film Project is located in Florida at 100 Lake Hart Drive, Orlando, FL 32832, telephone # (407) 826-2300. A small contingent of staff reside in a field office in California. The address there 27631 La Paz Rd, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, telephone # (949) 425-7500.
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