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Main Page  »  The Jesus Test
Wednesday, March 3
View Article  Now 3 Great Ways to Implement the Test Your Teens Can't Afford to Miss
by Wherever Ministries on Wed 03 Mar 2010 08:07 PM CST

 

 

Introducing

The Jesus Test

 Copyright 2008  Wherever Ministries

 

An Evangelism Strategy to Reach Students for Christ in Your Community

and On Your Campus!

 

1.  "the Jesus test" Student-to-Student Strategy

 Regardless of the size of your group, this strategy is designed to reach the lost one

relationship at a time.  For example, if there are 8 students in your student group, begin by inviting those 8 students to take "the Jesus test" for themselves.

At the end of 30 days, give them a second book and challenge them to invite one

of their lost friends to take "the Jesus test."  As their friend goes through the test,

they will also go back through "the Jesus test" themselves and encourage their friend along the way.  Imagine if all 8 of their friends came to Christ.  Repeat the strategy with 16 students, then 32, 64, 128, etc., etc.  Realistically, every student will probably not come to Christ, but many of them will.

 

2.  "the Jesus test" Event Strategy

 

 

3 Nights of Upbeat Music, Unbelievable Prizes,

and Challenging Truth

 

…followed by…

30 Days of Serious Consideration

 regarding the claims of Jesus Christ

 

…culminating in…

1 Harvest Night that has the potential to change eternity for your 96%!

 

 

 

‘The Jesus Test” Event Details

      “The Jesus Test” is a 3 night event designed to reach lost teenagers!  For that reason, it should take place somewhere in your community other than the church building.  Possible sites include football stadiums, city parks, skate parks, rodeo arenas, civic auditoriums, or block parties.  The key is to pick a spot where youth will readily come.

 

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live Music, Prizes, a Question & Answer Dialogue.

     Friday night opens with a Christian Rock/Alternative Concert.  It is followed by a ‘Question and Answer Session” with questions coming from the teens in attendance.  This is an opportunity for the gospel to return to Mars Hill.  The discussion will be led by guest speaker Robert Barge and staff members of the host church.  Imagine how shocked some teens might be to think we actually want to hear what they think!

 

SATURDAY NIGHT:  Live Music, Prizes, and a Message

     The Saturday night format is very similar to Friday night.  This time, a message will be delivered comparing who the culture imagines Jesus to be and who He really is.

 

SUNDAY NIGHT:  Live Music, the Grand Prize, and a Big Challenge

     Sunday night continues with more music and a drawing for the Grand Prize.   Another message will be given and listeners will be challenged to take “The Jesus Test.”  They will be challenged to consider Jesus Christ for 30 days.  Consider what He said – consider what He did – consider who He was.  Consider what it would look like to follow Jesus – consider why anyone would want to follow Him!

     The teens that accept the challenge will be given a booklet with 30 days worth of devotional challenges about Jesus.

 

THE FINAL HARVEST NIGHT: 30 Days Later

     At the end of 30 days, the youth who accept the challenge will be asked to return to “The Final Event” for an opportunity to make the most important decision in their life.  This will fall on or close to a Wednesday night.  The closing event of the strategy may take place at the church or back at the original location.

 

 

3.  Dare to Share Strategy

For churches and student ministries who will dare to share "the Jesus test" with their entire high school population!

 

For More Information About The Jesus Test:

Contact Robert Barge at (432) 426-3474  (Wherever Ministries Office - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - CST) or via e-mail at whereverministries@yahoo.com.

 
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Tuesday, November 10
View Article  "the Jesus test" - Will It Work?
by Wherever Ministries on Tue 10 Nov 2009 05:53 PM CST

     A question was raised last week at "the Jesus test" booth during the Student Ministry Conclave in Arlington, TX.  “WILL THE JESUS TEST WORK?”  That’s an important question – and a legitimate one.  As a matter of note, it seems to be the number one question swirling in the minds and hearts of those who have been challenged to implement "the Jesus test" in their communities and churches.  As of now, “the Jesus test event” has yet to be tested.  Wherever Ministries is prayerfully seeking places to initiate this event in 2010.  On the other hand, “the Jesus test devotional book” is already working.  Several churches and student groups are already using it and have begun to share it with their lost friends.

     "Will it work?"  That question could be raised of every witnessing opportunity the Spirit brings our way!  No doubt it has crept into the psyche of every would-be Christ-follower before they took the step of faith!  Peter probably pondered it at Pentecost - "Will my sermon work?"  Luther likely lingered over it before pounding the nail in the Wittenberg door - "What wilt my hammering avail?"  Billy Graham reasonably grappled with it as his first tent was pitched over a sawdust floor - "What if no one comes to my crusade?"  And on and on I could go.  See you at the pole - "Will any students anywhere gather around a flagpole to pray?"  Operation Christmas Child - "Will any child be led to Jesus by receiving a shoebox full of grace?"

     I, too, have wrestled with this question!  I have wondered several times these past two years what kind of fool I have become.  And yet, in spite of a great dam of human reluctance that seems to be holding back an outpouring of Spirit in many spiritual leaders, I believe with all my heart that both the event and the book will work.  It will work because of a promise Jesus gave us.  In John 12:32, Jesus said, “But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.”  Ultimately, Jesus was talking about His crucifixion.  But that promise is very much in effect every time we lift up Jesus Christ as “The way, The truth, and The life!”

     To those who continue to raise this question, I would like to pose one of my own.  “WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW TO SPECIFICALLY REACH LOST INDIVIDUALS FOR CHRIST IN YOUR COMMUNITY?”  If you don’t have an answer to that question, permit me to say, "'the Jesus test' will work a lot better than what you are currently NOT doing! 

     I encourage you and challenge you to try it!  I challenge you “to become ALL things to ALL people so that by ALL possible means you might be used of God’s Holy Spirit to save SOME.” (author’s paraphrase – 1 Corinthians 9:22-23.)

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Saturday, October 31
View Article  "the Jesus test" Price Sheet
by Wherever Ministries on Sat 31 Oct 2009 01:07 PM CDT

PRICE LIST: 

Single Copies  - $10 (plus s&h)

2 Book Strategy (One to Keep / One to Give Away)  - $20 (plus s&h)

  5-500 Copies  - $5 per copy plus s&h  (To be invoiced)

Dare to Share Strategy - For churches and student ministries who will dare to share "the Jesus test" with their entire high school population - $3 per copy plus s&h  (To be invoiced)

"the Jesus test/Souljourn" Special - Both of Robert's books for $22 (plus s&h)

ORDERING INFORMATION:

Individual copies may be ordered through Amazon or directly from me at:

Robert M. Barge   P.O. Box 1145    Ft. Davis, TX 79734 

  (Make checks out to Robert Barge)

or via e-mail at whereverministries@yahoo.com.

NOTE:  Amazon does not carry the book specials.  They are available only from this ministry.

 

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Thursday, July 16
View Article  The Power of 30
by Wherever Ministries on Thu 16 Jul 2009 07:34 PM CDT

How I Want to Be Remembered - McLean, TX. Revival - May 2009

      Here's some questions for obedient Christ-followers.  If you could estimate your average witnessing impact, how long do you think it would be?  30 seconds?  30 minutes?  30 hours?  How long do you imagine a lost person considers your testimony for Christ?  And what do you give them or where do you direct them to increase the potential of your witness?
     I understand most of the factors involved in advancing the kingdom and introducing a desperate soul to a loving Father.  Christ gave us a powerful promise when He said, "When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself." (John 12:32 - NLT)  As we lift up Jesus for individuals to consider, the Holy Spirit of Christ takes over and draws them to the scandalous grace of the cross.  The Word of God confirms the truth they have heard.  There is no discounting the Spirit and the Word.  God can do the extraordinary with the simplest and feeblest of means and attempts.  He has fed hungry seekers with our Lunchable declarations for generations.
     But what if you knew of a way to extend the impact of your testimony for 30 days after you had talked with someone about their need for Christ?  Would you use it?  Would you look for people to invite on a month-long search for Jesus?  30 days!  This is the premise of a brand new evangelism strategy called "the Jesus test."  "the Jesus test" devotional book encourages individuals to consider Jesus Christ for 30 days! 
     Realistically, a lot of our one-on-one witnessing impacts someone for a matter of seconds.  We hand someone a tract.  We invite someone to church.  We ask someone a question.  It is considered and then forgotten.  It's not that they are uninterested as much as they are distracted.  The birds of the air snatch away the seed as soon as it is flung.  30 seconds.  Occasionally our conversations run a little deeper or our relationship building leads one to join us for worship.  They hear the truth for a sitting and the possibility for consideration extends.  30 minutes.  A moment of crisis, a weekend retreat, or a revival extends the possibility further.  30 hours.  It comes as no surprise that individuals can recognize their need for Christ in 30 seconds, 30 minutes, or 30 hours - and many have.  But imagine what might happen in 30 days - 720 hours - 43,200 minutes -  2,592,000 seconds!  Can you see the potential?  And it all could begin with two simple questions - "In 30 seconds tell me everything you know about Jesus Christ?" & "Would you be willing to take "the Jesus test" and consider Jesus for 30 days?"
     We have been told repeatedly how the generations are seeking  Jesus - they just don't know yet that it is Him that they seek!  So here's my challenge to you - let's give them plenty of truth to consider!  And let's do it today while eternity is still being written!
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Saturday, July 4
View Article  The Jesus Test
by Wherever Ministries on Sat 04 Jul 2009 05:37 PM CDT

What if your witness had the potential to impact for 30 days?

 

I  n  t  r  o  d  u  c  i  n  g

 

 


   

   A brand new book by

     Revivalist Robert M. Barge

       Release Dates – October 9, 2009

“the Jesus test” is a devotional book that challenges lost friends to consider Jesus Christ for 30 days.  Though written with students and young adults in mind, “the Jesus test” can be used to reach any generation.   It’s a 30-day testimony for those still seeking truth.

    It’s a 30-day journey for those who have already found Him!

 

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