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4 Potential Missteps When Sharing the Gospel

It never fails. After we share the gospel with someone, we tend to look back and wish we would have explained things better or said things differently. That's OK. Too many people keep their faith to themselves out of fear of messing up. It's better to evangelize imperfectly than to never share at all. That said, there are some common missteps that should be carefully avoided when sharing the gospel. 1. Sticking to a script There are so many great tools out there for explaining why the gospel is important. People have had ... Read more

Heart for the World

Jesus Film Project
2 days ago · Comments

Opposition Can Be Terrifying

"Warning!" the radio blared. "Please change your plans. Come another night. There is danger in the area." Gentry and his Jesus Film® team in the Solomon Islands sat still as they listened to the radio call. Discouraged, Gentry pondered their course of action. This was the third time they had tried to send a film team to this area, and again, the village's enemy tribe was too close for comfort. Gentry knew in his heart this village needed to hear the story of Jesus, so he gathered his team and ... Read more

Changed Life Story

Tez Brooks
7 days ago · Comments

Recognizing the Right Time to Have the Jesus Discussion

There is no precise formula to evangelism. The kind of conversation you have about Jesus with a stranger is probably a lot different than theone you'd have with a family member . Your understanding of a loved one and your shared experience informs the way you talk to them about Jesus, but they can also make you cautious about sharing your faith in a way that doesn't hurt your relationship. Hopefully, you're comfortable having discussions that are spiritually deep and significant ... not necessarily the kind of ... Read more

Following Jesus

Jesus Film Project
9 days ago · Comments

Shipwrecked Faith

Luba's spirit was broken. The deaths of some of her dearest friends had left a mark on her soul, and she couldn't soothe her wounds. That night, she poured herself a strong drink. The next night she cried again. She poured herself another. Quickly this temporary effort to soothe herself spiraled out of control. Before she knew it, Luba was binging multiple drinks at a time—only leading to more pain, remorse, disillusion and problems. But she couldn't stop. "I was like a tiny ship in the ocean," she said, " ... Read more

Changed Life Story

Jesus Film Project
14 days ago · Comments

How to Blog about Your Short-Term Mission Trip

A blog post is a phenomenal way to share your short-term missionary experience. You can share it with friends and families on your social media channels or post it on your youth group or church website. The nice thing about a blog post is that it doesn't have a shelf life. Others can find and be encouraged by your story years from now. Before the trip With a little bit of planning, you can set yourself up with some outstanding content for your post. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you have ... Read more

Changed Life Story

Jesus Film Project
16 days ago · Comments

Why I'm a Jesus Film Missionary

At 36 years old, I was a guy who just didn't know much about Campus Crusade for Christ® (Cru®). My fiancé served as a missionary for them for decades. They tried desperately to recruit me … even flying me to an out-of-state staff conference, to see if I could "catch the vision." It didn't work, I wasn't interested. I enjoyed my career in law enforcement. One day at the Cru international headquarters—while meeting my fiancé for lunch—I decided to take the Jesus Film® tour. I remember seeing the film as a ... Read more

Changed Life Story

Tez Brooks
21 days ago · Comments

Turning Short-Term Mission Trips into Long-Term Missions Focus

Mission-minded churches are constantly finding new opportunities to make a global mark. But how can you get your church enthusiastic about reaching the world with the gospel? And can short-term missions play a part? Yes, they can. Passing on our passion If you want a church that's focused on missions, you're going to have to stir up their passion for it. This is where one- or two-week mission trips come in handy. Short-term mission trips are passion accelerators. When people get out of their everyday lives, experience new cultures, and see God ... Read more

Following Jesus

Jesus Film Project
23 days ago · Comments

Total Reboot

What would it take? Would it take falling off your horse to turn you in another direction or just watching a good movie? In my 15 years with Jesus Film Project®, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a lot of people who've been touched by our films in one way or another. Many times, God used it to start a transformation in even the hardest hearts. Take this story, for instance: Rafid was the kind of Muslim who made it his mission to hunt down those in Bangladesh who claimed to follow Christ. ... Read more

Changed Life Story

Tez Brooks
28 days ago · Comments

From Wary to Welcoming

Tired from a long day's journey, David grudgingly walked into the hut but was greeted by unwelcoming faces. He'd been here a few times before, trying with little success to find a "person of peace" (Luke 10:5-6) in the village. While his church-planting team stood outside in the rain, David pleaded with the villagers to let them stay the night. Coming up with several excuses to get the ministry workers out of their community, the villagers finally stated they simply did not have enough coffee to serve them. David continued attempting ... Read more

Changed Life Story

Jesus Film Project
4/19/2018 · Comments

5 Tips to Maintain Post-Mission-Trip Enthusiasm in Your Youth Group

Short-term mission trips are similar to roller-coaster rides. The planning and fundraising part is the car clicking slowly upward toward the track's peak. It may not be fun, but anticipating the trip keeps enthusiasm high. The trip itself is the actual ride. You hold on for dear life and it's an entirely exhilarating and powerful experience (even though someone inevitably gets sick). But what happens when it's over? The energy is still high as everyone shares their personal experiences, but then… life returns to normal. How do you maintain that initial zeal? Do ... Read more

Reaching the Nations

Jesus Film Project
4/17/2018 · Comments

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4 Potential Missteps When Sharing the Gospel

Opposition Can Be Terrifying

Recognizing the Right Time to Have the Jesus Discussion

Shipwrecked Faith

How to Blog about Your Short-Term Mission Trip

Why I'm a Jesus Film Missionary

Turning Short-Term Mission Trips into Long-Term Missions Focus

Total Reboot

From Wary to Welcoming

5 Tips to Maintain Post-Mission-Trip Enthusiasm in Your Youth Group