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The church is typically known for embracing more palatable Christian charities. To think that people like you and me would prevail in taking the message of the Gospel into the adult entertainment world is incredible. It’s been a collaborative effort for sure, and every time I’ve given you the opportunity to not only embrace what we’re doing but be a part of it, you’ve
If you had told me fifteen years ago when I started XXXchurch that so many would come alongside to partner with us in making this one of the most impactful efforts the church has even seen, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.
your investment in us, but ultimately in them. It’s not a new thing that we’re doing, but it’s no less important today than it was when we first began. In fact, some may argue that it is more important now as our world has become increasingly brazen in its efforts to sell itself to men, women, children, and families of every faith, race and economic status. The adult entertainment industry is continuing to grow, and now more than ever is our opportunity to continue to share the light and boldness of God’s love with those producing, working and consuming it. Thank you for coming alongside. We need you.
Craig
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IT’S INCREDIBLE
never hesitated. The countless stories of hope imparted are testimonies to
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WE’VE DONE SOME PRETTY CRAZY THINGS For those who have journeyed with this ministry from the beginning, it is no secret that we’ve done some pretty crazy things to make the message of Jesus’ radical love known to those the church doesn’t typically go after. Concert tours, porn shows, debates, church conventions, events, and services. Once, we even chained ourselves to a church pew that we parked on the sidewalks of major cities across the nation.
ALL TO MAKE A POINT THAT GOD CALLS US TO GET UP AND GO, NOT JUST SIT IN A CHURCH PEW WEEK AFTER WEEK, NEVER TAKING THE GOSPEL ANYWHERE.
There is no length XXXchurch hasn’t gone to share the love of God with people many consider rebellious. But isn’t that what we are called to do? Jesus was considered a rebel in his own right, taking the message of the Gospel to those others despised. He encountered opposition to the point of death, but in victory, He has empowered us to GO!
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There have been many occasions we’ve shared the gospel across the world.
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Our first trip to an adult convention 15 1/2 years ago proved to be foundational in the history of this ministry. Talking to anyone who would listen about the love of Jesus was incredible but to give them something to take home, after the conversations ended, was pivotal.
IF THE GIDEONS WERE PUTTING BIBLES IN HOTEL ROOMS, XXXCHURCH SHOULD BE PUTTING BIBLES AT THE PORN SHOWS. AND THAT IS WHERE THE INFAMOUS ‘JESUS LOVES PORN STARS’ BIBLE
A catchy cover title birthed in the heart of this ministry. A heart that beats for the underdog, for those that most consider “lost” but Jesus calls loved, valuable and chosen.
In the years we’ve been mass producing this Bible and giving it away for free at shows across the world, we’ve met many who would (later) tell us how that Bible was the catalyst to opening their heart to God and His transforming Word of hope and promises. We’ve met porn site owners who willingly re-routed their websites to XXXchurch.com after encountering our team and the love of God at a porn show. We’ve met porn stars who received a Bible from us and carried it with them for years until the pages
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were worn out; later calling to tell us they quit doing porn and started
the Broken
chasing after their dreams again. We’ve met countless patrons who were at the adult conventions to feed their addictions, but instead, they encountered a God who went as far as showing up at a porn show to tell them He loves them even in the midst of their struggles. I could go on-and-on sharing the impact this little Bible has had on people. We’ve shared video testimonies of several former adult performers including Brittni De La Mora who shared how this Bible and XXXchurch changed her life.
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BEGAN.
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Here in Brittni’s own words is what that little Bible meant to her all those years ago: “As a former adult star, I had the honor and privilege of meeting the X3 Church at the porn conventions. They are some of the most loving people I have ever met. After a long hard day of signing autographs, the women from the X3 Church would come by and serve me coffee, lip gloss, t-shirts and Bibles that said: “Jesus Loves Porn Stars.” Through their giving, they planted seeds in me that expressed that Jesus loves me no matter the lifestyle that I am living. That alone spoke volumes to me. Through this, I became very curious about this Jesus and one day opened up the bible. Jesus forever changed my life through His Word, and I am forever blessed P9 | FIREPROOFMINISTRIES.COM
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by the love, grace, and generosity of the X3 Church.”
Brittni Ruiz De La Mora
She was changed BECAUSE OF GOD’S WORD
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We are self-supporting and depend on donations to carry out this impactful outreach to the sex industry, those working there and
30,000 BIBLES
It will cost $38K plus shipping for an order of 30,000 bibles.
$38,000 Then close to $50K just to get them into the shows (our booth rental fees) for one year.
We need your help today.
PLEASE PARTNER WITH US IN THE BIBLE PROJECT BY MAKING YOUR DONATION AT
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WE MUST CONTINUE THIS MISSION. We want to impact as many lives as we can eternally, but we need help. We’re not a church with members who come to a church building weekly and give their tithes and offerings to help with community needs.
You will be making
AN ETERNAL INVESTMENT INTO THE LIFE OF ANOTHER PERSON, and that in and of itself is priceless.
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“FOREVER BLESSED.” THAT IS AN ETERNAL IMPACT.
those consuming.
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