Winter 2012 Trailblazing Newsletter

Giving Made Easy!

JMM eGift is the automated giving program of Josh McDowell Ministry designed to make it easier for Ministry Partners to give. eGift automatically processes your gifts from your checking, savings, debit, or credit card account on one or more dates each month.

You will have the security of knowing that the gift you offer to God through this ministry comes first and is deducted regularly.

Benefits to Ministry Partners •

•

It’s Efficient – you save time, money, and postage.

It’s Practical – allows for financial planning which lets you align giving schedule with paychecks.

•

It’s Convenient – you can give from anywhere.

•

It’s Flexible – you can easily adjust the amount of automatic contributions.

•

It’s good Stewardship – administrative expenses are reduced, allowing for more of your gift to be used for ministry.

Choose from two easy options: 1. Automatic Bank Transfers 2. Credit Card Transfers You can enroll by going online at give.cru.org. To make direct transfers to Josh McDowell Ministry, or if you have any questions or concerns, call us toll-free at (888) 278-7233.

Your participation in our eGift plan helps provide a steady, reliable source of income to further the mission of helping to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the nations.

One gift that can impact the world!

Winter 2012

Every dollar you send today will be used to tell men and women, girls and boys about the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

The newsletter of Josh McDowell Ministry

YOU can help fulfill the Great Commission!

Every day, we get requests from the ends of the earth to send ministry materials to people all over the globe.

Requests pour in from the Middle East, North Africa, and other places that don’t jump to mind when you think of evangelism centers.

Chinese seminaries have requested thousands of Josh’s books to give as libraries to their students. These students will graduate and return to sending churches where they will affect the hearts and minds of the next generation of Chinese leaders.

What YOU can do today Please take a moment today to prayerfully decide how much you can send to help take the Good News — the truth of the gospel — all over the world.

More than 50,000 men and women participated in seminars based on The Bare Facts.

Any amount will help!

We are being pressed from every side, dear friend. Some days we feel overwhelmed by the demand for books, time, and other Christian materials. But we’re buoyed up by two things:

1. The knowledge that we’re obeying the call of Christ to take his message of truth to the ends of the earth.

Biblical truth changes lives

2. The generous support of friends like you!

They streamed into auditoriums from every part of the South American continent.

Please send your most generous gift as soon as you can. People are waiting to hear about Jesus Christ!

YOU can help give

children men, women, and

hope in Christ

Around the world, requests pour in every month for copies of Josh McDowell books.

Some of the places desperate for truth about Jesus Christ might surprise you.

Nearly 11,000 youth leaders came to seminars in cities all over Brazil. One pastor drove 300 miles to hear Josh speak.

More than 1,000 people came to Buenos Aires, Argentina, alone. Books and DVDs sold out in country after country.

When Josh committed to a tour of Latin America to talk with youth leaders and pastors about The Bare Facts: The Truth About Sex, Love, and Relationships, he didn’t imagine the impact that five months could make.

2001 West Plano Parkway Suite 2400 • Plano, TX 75075 972.907.1000 • www.josh.org

Said one pastor: “This is the most significant content we’ve ever had in Brazil. We have 2,000 young people in our church, and we are in such need. Please come back again to speak to them and their parents. We need you.”

This pastor echoed something we’ve heard from leader after leader around the world this year: “Please come.”

From Latin America to the United States, and from the Middle East to Chinese seminaries, there is a hunger for biblical truth and straight talk about difficult topics.

Josh McDowell Ministry is dedicated to serving and equipping people to know what they believe, why it is true, and how to live out their Christian faith.

Learn more inside about the impact YOU make when you support Josh McDowell Ministry >

Pressed from every side, but not crushed As requests pour in, YOU can impact the hearts and minds of men, women, and children in countries on four continents.

The Lord is opening doors of opportunity for ministry around the world, even in places where Christian evangelism would once have been impossible. But we don’t know how long these doors will be open. Together, let’s walk through them NOW and respond to opportunities in the coming year. We can’t do it without your help.

This spring, Josh and team embarked on an unprecedented tour of Latin America, bringing a message of purity in Christ to pastors and youth ministers.

In 128 days, we visited 40 cities in 16 countries. More than 55,000 participants were involved in the seminars, far exceeding our expectations!

“Josh, this is the most profound seminar I have ever attended. No one, and I mean no one, has ever spoken about this subject in such an authoritative, knowledgeable way in our churches. I brought 8 pastors with me and they all loved it.”

Josh’s message of sexual purity is desperately needed right here at home, where the culture lures even young children toward pornography and sexual immorality.

One small world, One big God! This past spring and summer I met with 56,541 new friends throughout Central and South America!

The president of a theological seminary in China told us recently: “Realize that through the gifts of these books, Josh, more than 612,000 Chinese people will be touched with the truth of God.”

YOU can help reach millions of people in China through these seminary students.

One of the pastors who came to a Bare Facts seminar in Brazil left amazed.

YOU can help us continue to provide pastors in Latin America with biblically based tools to help them lead their congregations.

When seminaries in China asked our ministry to provide their students with a library of six of Josh’s books, of course we said, “Yes!” In a country of more than 1.3 billion people, the potential for ministry is incredible.

For this year alone, we have requests for 1,748 sets of books for these students who will preach the gospel across China. To meet that need, we are praying for $71,668 by November 15. To date we have raised $51,118.

Latin America

From Josh

China

Middle East We’ve noticed a trend emerging in the Middle East over the past several years.

Thousands of ministry leaders came to hear about God’s best for sex, love, and relationships. Many drove hundreds of miles to hear Josh speak.

North America During our time in Latin America, we were convicted that the message of biblical purity we were preaching there needed to be brought home to America. Right now, children aged 13 and younger are part of the first completely digital generation.

There has long been pornography with the temptation it brings, but the difference today is accessibility. Pornographic images are just one click away.

In the coming year, we want to hold Straight Talk seminars in pivotal churches around the country. There, we will equip parents and youth leaders alike with tools to teach their children a healthy, biblical perspective on sex, love, and relationships.

YOU can help bring God’s message of hope for relationships to parents, pastors, and children all over the country in 2013.

While political unrest is creating a great need for evangelical material, today the demand is growing for discipleship materials. Young people in particular are drawn toward books on CD, and families are requesting copies of Undaunted on DVD. We have found over and over again that the national struggles produce personal spiritual struggles. We cannot be certain how much longer the opportunity to reach these individuals will present itself. But we are moving now while God is at work changing hearts in that region.

YOU can help nurture new Christians who are growing in their faith in places often hostile to the gospel.

Ministry leaders in the Middle East have requested thousands of copies of Undaunted to reach their countrymen for Christ.

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.”

— II Corinthians 4:8

On the Bare Facts Tour, we encouraged pastors and youth leaders to teach their congregations and students biblical truths about sex, love, and relationships. These issues are increasingly important across cultures as pervasive sexual immorality is a stumbling block to faith and the greatest threat to the cause of Christ.

YOUR prayers helped sustain me during those long days in Latin America, and I thank you from the depths of my heart.

God was glorified by this trip, and I’ve been so encouraged by the words of the men and women who took part.

One pastor from Venezuela said:

“You impacted my marriage, you’ve changed my kids, and I can never preach the same again.”

We also had the opportunity to show the story of my childhood and testimony through Undaunted at every seminar. After one of the showings, crying and weeping filled the air — then the room fell silent. A moment later, the whole congregation erupted in spontaneous applause.

After a screening in El Salvador, a pastor of the largest church in the country approached me and said:

“When can we get this film?

We’ve got to show it.”

As we continue to take the truth of the gospel around the globe together, please pray fervently for the heart of each person we meet.

Thank you and God bless you.

Pressed from every side, but not crushed As requests pour in, YOU can impact the hearts and minds of men, women, and children in countries on four continents.

The Lord is opening doors of opportunity for ministry around the world, even in places where Christian evangelism would once have been impossible. But we don’t know how long these doors will be open. Together, let’s walk through them NOW and respond to opportunities in the coming year. We can’t do it without your help.

This spring, Josh and team embarked on an unprecedented tour of Latin America, bringing a message of purity in Christ to pastors and youth ministers.

In 128 days, we visited 40 cities in 16 countries. More than 55,000 participants were involved in the seminars, far exceeding our expectations!

“Josh, this is the most profound seminar I have ever attended. No one, and I mean no one, has ever spoken about this subject in such an authoritative, knowledgeable way in our churches. I brought 8 pastors with me and they all loved it.”

Josh’s message of sexual purity is desperately needed right here at home, where the culture lures even young children toward pornography and sexual immorality.

One small world, One big God! This past spring and summer I met with 56,541 new friends throughout Central and South America!

The president of a theological seminary in China told us recently: “Realize that through the gifts of these books, Josh, more than 612,000 Chinese people will be touched with the truth of God.”

YOU can help reach millions of people in China through these seminary students.

One of the pastors who came to a Bare Facts seminar in Brazil left amazed.

YOU can help us continue to provide pastors in Latin America with biblically based tools to help them lead their congregations.

When seminaries in China asked our ministry to provide their students with a library of six of Josh’s books, of course we said, “Yes!” In a country of more than 1.3 billion people, the potential for ministry is incredible.

For this year alone, we have requests for 1,748 sets of books for these students who will preach the gospel across China. To meet that need, we are praying for $71,668 by November 15. To date we have raised $51,118.

Latin America

From Josh

China

Middle East We’ve noticed a trend emerging in the Middle East over the past several years.

Thousands of ministry leaders came to hear about God’s best for sex, love, and relationships. Many drove hundreds of miles to hear Josh speak.

North America During our time in Latin America, we were convicted that the message of biblical purity we were preaching there needed to be brought home to America. Right now, children aged 13 and younger are part of the first completely digital generation.

There has long been pornography with the temptation it brings, but the difference today is accessibility. Pornographic images are just one click away.

In the coming year, we want to hold Straight Talk seminars in pivotal churches around the country. There, we will equip parents and youth leaders alike with tools to teach their children a healthy, biblical perspective on sex, love, and relationships.

YOU can help bring God’s message of hope for relationships to parents, pastors, and children all over the country in 2013.

While political unrest is creating a great need for evangelical material, today the demand is growing for discipleship materials. Young people in particular are drawn toward books on CD, and families are requesting copies of Undaunted on DVD. We have found over and over again that the national struggles produce personal spiritual struggles. We cannot be certain how much longer the opportunity to reach these individuals will present itself. But we are moving now while God is at work changing hearts in that region.

YOU can help nurture new Christians who are growing in their faith in places often hostile to the gospel.

Ministry leaders in the Middle East have requested thousands of copies of Undaunted to reach their countrymen for Christ.

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.”

— II Corinthians 4:8

On the Bare Facts Tour, we encouraged pastors and youth leaders to teach their congregations and students biblical truths about sex, love, and relationships. These issues are increasingly important across cultures as pervasive sexual immorality is a stumbling block to faith and the greatest threat to the cause of Christ.

YOUR prayers helped sustain me during those long days in Latin America, and I thank you from the depths of my heart.

God was glorified by this trip, and I’ve been so encouraged by the words of the men and women who took part.

One pastor from Venezuela said:

“You impacted my marriage, you’ve changed my kids, and I can never preach the same again.”

We also had the opportunity to show the story of my childhood and testimony through Undaunted at every seminar. After one of the showings, crying and weeping filled the air — then the room fell silent. A moment later, the whole congregation erupted in spontaneous applause.

After a screening in El Salvador, a pastor of the largest church in the country approached me and said:

“When can we get this film?

We’ve got to show it.”

As we continue to take the truth of the gospel around the globe together, please pray fervently for the heart of each person we meet.

Thank you and God bless you.

Giving Made Easy!

JMM eGift is the automated giving program of Josh McDowell Ministry designed to make it easier for Ministry Partners to give. eGift automatically processes your gifts from your checking, savings, debit, or credit card account on one or more dates each month.

You will have the security of knowing that the gift you offer to God through this ministry comes first and is deducted regularly.

Benefits to Ministry Partners •

•

It’s Efficient – you save time, money, and postage.

It’s Practical – allows for financial planning which lets you align giving schedule with paychecks.

•

It’s Convenient – you can give from anywhere.

•

It’s Flexible – you can easily adjust the amount of automatic contributions.

•

It’s good Stewardship – administrative expenses are reduced, allowing for more of your gift to be used for ministry.

Choose from two easy options: 1. Automatic Bank Transfers 2. Credit Card Transfers You can enroll by going online at give.cru.org. To make direct transfers to Josh McDowell Ministry, or if you have any questions or concerns, call us toll-free at (888) 278-7233.

Your participation in our eGift plan helps provide a steady, reliable source of income to further the mission of helping to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the nations.

One gift that can impact the world!

Winter 2012

Every dollar you send today will be used to tell men and women, girls and boys about the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

The newsletter of Josh McDowell Ministry

YOU can help fulfill the Great Commission!

Every day, we get requests from the ends of the earth to send ministry materials to people all over the globe.

Requests pour in from the Middle East, North Africa, and other places that don’t jump to mind when you think of evangelism centers.

Chinese seminaries have requested thousands of Josh’s books to give as libraries to their students. These students will graduate and return to sending churches where they will affect the hearts and minds of the next generation of Chinese leaders.

What YOU can do today Please take a moment today to prayerfully decide how much you can send to help take the Good News — the truth of the gospel — all over the world.

More than 50,000 men and women participated in seminars based on The Bare Facts.

Any amount will help!

We are being pressed from every side, dear friend. Some days we feel overwhelmed by the demand for books, time, and other Christian materials. But we’re buoyed up by two things:

1. The knowledge that we’re obeying the call of Christ to take his message of truth to the ends of the earth.

Biblical truth changes lives

2. The generous support of friends like you!

They streamed into auditoriums from every part of the South American continent.

Please send your most generous gift as soon as you can. People are waiting to hear about Jesus Christ!

YOU can help give

children men, women, and

hope in Christ

Around the world, requests pour in every month for copies of Josh McDowell books.

Some of the places desperate for truth about Jesus Christ might surprise you.

Nearly 11,000 youth leaders came to seminars in cities all over Brazil. One pastor drove 300 miles to hear Josh speak.

More than 1,000 people came to Buenos Aires, Argentina, alone. Books and DVDs sold out in country after country.

When Josh committed to a tour of Latin America to talk with youth leaders and pastors about The Bare Facts: The Truth About Sex, Love, and Relationships, he didn’t imagine the impact that five months could make.

2001 West Plano Parkway Suite 2400 • Plano, TX 75075 972.907.1000 • www.josh.org

Said one pastor: “This is the most significant content we’ve ever had in Brazil. We have 2,000 young people in our church, and we are in such need. Please come back again to speak to them and their parents. We need you.”

This pastor echoed something we’ve heard from leader after leader around the world this year: “Please come.”

From Latin America to the United States, and from the Middle East to Chinese seminaries, there is a hunger for biblical truth and straight talk about difficult topics.

Josh McDowell Ministry is dedicated to serving and equipping people to know what they believe, why it is true, and how to live out their Christian faith.

Learn more inside about the impact YOU make when you support Josh McDowell Ministry >