A student used personal social media to share a video testimony about their faith, which led to 3,500 exposures to their testimony and 70 spiritual conversations. One conversation in particular was encouraging, as the student was able to explain the gospel and what it means to have eternal life to someone who did not grow up Christian but was interested in learning more. The student found it incredible to have this type of spiritual conversation through a simple, personal way of sharing their story online.

1. To Download
& Have Ready
(For Android Only) Website

2. Ministry Effectiveness:
Between Face-To-Face Meetings

3. 15 students
Before and After

4. Before and After
3 hours
15 students
Used personal social media
messaging to share the link to
their Before and After video and
start conversations.

5. Before and After
3 hours
15 students
3,500 exposures to their testimony
70Spiritual Conversations

6. Before and After
“The only problem with this
strategy is that no wants to stop.”

7. Before and After“After sending my video, one conversation was
particularly encouraging. Geological sciences
major Karyn commented, "Because I was not
raised in a Christian environment, I do not
always understand what exactly it means to be
Christian or what God's role is in people's lives,
and hearing stories like yours always helps me
look at Christianity in an understanding
perspective." I used that as an opportunity to
share the gospel with her through the Falling Plates
video. She said she enjoyed and understood the
video for the most part, but wanted more
information on what it means by "eternal life." I
explained the Bible's definition of eternal life in
John 17:3 and how it is all about choosing faith in
Christ, not works.
Having this conversation with someone who does not believe in Christ, and to see her
understand Jesus's message and truth (even if she may not believe it yet) was incredible. I am
so thankful that I had the opportunity to share my story in such a simple, personal way,
and continue spiritual conversations.” ~Annie

8. (For Android Only)
(Websites)
Apps &Websites

9. Many Languages

14. Questions for you to
ask after watching the
video with someone.

15. Why not TRY
THIS ONE!

16. Then ask these
questions and start a
spiritual conversation
from there.

17. The Perspective
Cards app can help
you get into spiritual
conversations in a
simple, intentional
way.

20. A safe place to explore questions about Life and God.
There are many articles about tough questions.

21. Read through an article with someone you’re talking
with or send it to them later.

22. ?
Questions?:: Email - erica.frogner@cru.org

23. What If?
You could teach your students to be
real and intentional in sharing
Christ’s love with their friends
through Instagram and Snapchat?

24. Be Real
It’s so easy for us to display only
our picture-perfect worlds, the
pretty parts of our lives.

25. Relatable Difficulty
Reminder
of Truth
Ask For Help
or Prayer

26. Be Intentional
You have the chance to
engage your friends’ hearts
with God’s heart for them,
and the world.
Comment on Friends’ Posts
Ask Questions
Pray for Others

27. Be Light in our World
&Culture
Grace & Peace-Filled Posts

28. Use What They’re Using
“I have become all things to all
people so that by all possible
means I may save some.”
1 Corinthians 9:22

29. Snap! For God’s Glory
Ways that Deb, student at
Michigan State University,
is already using Snapchat
for God’s glory…
Snaps pictures of verses that
she’s trying to memorize to
her friend for accountability.
Snaps an instant video
praying for a friend and sends
it to her.

30. Questions::
?
Email - erica.frogner@cru.org

31. Reach Your Campus
From Your Couch

32. Reach Your Campus
From Your Couch
Face-to-Face Meetings

33. Reach Your Campus
From Your Couch
Grow in between Face-to-Face Meetings

34. Reach Your Campus
From Your Couch

35. Be Intentional With Students
You’ve Met
“Hey Friend, just wanted to say Hi
and let you know I was thinking of
you. Hope you’re having a good
week….”

36. Grow in between Face-to-Face Meetings
Be Intentional With Students
You’ve Met

37. Expose Them to Something
Spiritually Igniting
From fallingplates.com
Ask them a question!

38. Expose Them to Something
Spiritually Igniting
From globalshortfilmnetwork.com
Ask them a question!

39. Grow in between Face-to-Face Meetings
Expose Them to Something
Spiritually Igniting

40. ?Reach Your Campus
From Your Couch
Questions::
Email - erica.frogner@cru.org

41. Freshmen Fears
Making Friends, Missing Home,
School Success

42. Cru!
Connect freshmen with a community
to meet their needs and fears about
college before they even step
foot on campus…
Incoming Freshmen

43. 1.Find the Freshmen
2.Add and Message
3.Care for them & introduce
them to the Cru community

44. University of New Hampshire went from 100 at
first few weekly meetings last fall to 175 at their
first meeting this fall, then it dropped to 130
where it's stayed steady.
Syracuse went from having 80 at their first
weekly meeting last fall to 100 this year.
Babson University went from 12 involved
freshmen Fall 2013 to 25 involved this past fall.
Northeast

45. Story from staff person at
University of New Hampshire about Julia:
“If one Facebook message could result in a girl
trusting Christ 6 months later, it’s worth it.”
https://vimeo.com/112886665
Northeast

46. The Bible, Christianity, or Christian Music
Search for students who
LIKE…

47. ?Cru!
Connect freshmen with a community
to meet their needs and fears about
college before they even step
foot on campus…
Questions:: Email - erica.frogner@cru.org

48. “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make
the most of every opportunity.”
Colossians 4:5