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!

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.