CSCFM Training Manual - Christians Sharing Christ Ministry

CSCFM Training Manual “Doing the work of God is dangerous – Not doing it is more dangerous”

S. Wurmbrand North America • Central America • South America • Asia • Africa

Page 1 of 40 Revised March 9, 2011

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT The partners affirm and declare their common convictions in the following: 1.

We believe in the Scriptures of the Holy Bible (Old & New Testaments) as verbally inspired of God, and inerrant in the original writing, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.

2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 3. We believe that Jesus Christ is God, was born of a virgin, died vicariously, shed His blood as man’s substitutionary sacrifice, rose bodily, and ascended to heaven, where He is presently exalted at the Father’s right hand, and that His return is imminent, visible and personal. 4. We believe that salvation consists of the remission of sins, the imputation of Christ’s righteousness, and the gift of eternal life received by faith alone, apart from works. Because of Adam’s sin, all men have guilt imputed, are totally depraved, and need to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit for salvation. 5. We believe in the ―Eternal Security‖ of the believer; that it is impossible for one born into the family of God to ever be lost. 6. We believe that the Scriptural ordinances of the church are baptism and the Lord’s Supper and are to be administered by the local church, that baptism (immersion) should be administered to believers only as a symbol of their belief in the death, burial and resurrection with Him, and that the Lord’s Supper should be partaken of by baptized believers only to show forth His death till He comes again. 7. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved, and the everlasting punishment of the lost. 8. We believe that Christ commanded the church to go into the entire world and preach the Gospel to every person, baptizing and teaching those who believe. NOTE: CSCFM is an interdenominational ministry that will work with any Church which affirms and agrees with the intent of the above statements.


TABLE OF CONTENTS Doctrinal Statement Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of Film Evangelism Preparation and Organization Securing Permission Recruiting Your Team Film Presentation Follow-Up Record Keeping Data Entry for Using the Internet APPENDIX 1 CSCFM Website 2 Missionary Login Area 3 Missionary Area 4 Missionary Field Report Data Entry 5 Missionary Yearly Field Report 6 Training Manual 7 Future Web Access 8 CSCFM Teams Yearly Field Report 9 Zone Map 1 10 Zone Map 2 11 Film Closing Variation 1 12 Film Closing Variation 2 13 Film Closing Variation 3 14 Sample Script for Meeting 15 Sample Testimonies 16 Equipment Checklist 17 Schedule & Checklist for Film Presentation 18 Follow-up Cards 19 CSCFM Promotion Cards 20 CSCFM Monthly Field Report Sheet Equipment Agreement

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INTRODUCTION Christians Sharing Christ Film Ministries (CSCFM) is an interdenominational ministry, partnering with Churches and Mission Organizations whose principal objective is reaching the unsaved for Christ and to get them involved in a local Church. For more than 40 years, CSCFM has literally projected thousands of films in mountains, jungles, city parks and streets in many countries and is now on 5 continents. CSCFM will continue to grow and go wherever God leads.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT “Equipping, training and serving Native Missionaries to help the local Church by presenting the message of salvation using films, to the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time” Key Scripture Verses: Mark 16:15; Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 24:46, 47; Acts 1:8; Acts 11:21, 24, 14:1; Acts 20:24; 2 Tim. 4:5 Equipping, training and serving – CSCFM is serving the local Church around the world to fulfill Christ’s last Command. Native Missionaries – are acquainted with the cultures and customs of the people they are serving and are therefore very effective in winning their own countrymen to Jesus. To help the local Church – CSCFM is simply a tool assisting the local Church to win the lost, grow in spiritual strength and numbers as well as establishing new fellowships. Presenting the message of salvation using films – More than one half of the world’s people don’t know how to read, they can’t respond to the written Word. God has given CSCFM the ministry of films to share the Gospel. To the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time – The objective is to saturate the world as quick as possible with the Message that ―He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.‖ God has provided to you a unique opportunity, through CSCFM, that will give you the ability to reap a large harvest of souls, using films. Thank you for joining God in this work of leading the lost to the Cross.


ADVANTAGES OF FILM EVANGELISM “MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS”: Jesus last Command should be our first concern. To this day the objective has remained the same: To know Him more intimately in our personal lives and to take His message of love and forgiveness to the whole world. Jesus is Lord, and you and I have the privilege of proclaiming it to the ends of a lost world. But, the task is enormous! Daily, the population of our planet increases faster than the population of the Church. More than half of the world’s people remain illiterate and cannot respond to the written Word. In the midst of this enormous challenge, pastors’, evangelists’ and mission leaders are increasingly turning to various forms of media in order to reach these vast numbers of people. Of all the tools available for evangelism, perhaps none is as versatile or transferable as film. Films serve as a ―filter‖ to find the ripe fruit that God has already prepared. For years our mission efforts have been characterized by going house-to-house to find people interested in the Gospel. But now, in many places, entire villages will come on their own to see a film presentation, and have the opportunity to SEE & HEAR the Gospel especially if it is in their own language. Why use visual media? Seeing is believing! Movies and other media forms draw huge crows, many of whom would never enter a church nor read the Bible. Research documents that you remember only 11% of what is spoken and 83% of what is seen! Seeing the film numerous times during the period of a week, aids in retention because people hearing the story of Christ are having it reinforced visually. In many cases, if the men and leaders of a village SEE & HEAR the message of Christ, the entire village will soon follow. In any case, those who respond can be taught how to grow in their faith and win others. They can return to their village to tell everything God has done for them. Luke 8:39 In addition to serving as a filter to find the ripe fruit, evangelism through the use of films has other advantages. Advantage #1: Films are nets for catching souls and planting Churches. Film presentations serve as a bridge of cooperation between the local Church and CSCFM. These presentations are never intended to be an entertainment event, but rather to help fishermen (Missionaries) catch more fish (win people to Jesus) by providing them nets (film equipment). “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men”. Matthew 4:19 Advantage #2: Films reach people who can’t read or don’t read. More than one half of the world is illiterate or only marginally literate. Since 1900, Christians have printed more than four billion Bibles, New Testaments and Scriptures. However, this effort has not helped those who cannot read. An Ambassador to the United Nations made this comment: ―Your Missionaries sometimes do it wrong. You speak first to the women and children and we are a patriarchal society, and you bring too much literature. Only 28 percent of our population is literate. You could more easily reach people of our country through drama and films.‖ Page 5 of 40 Revised March 9, 2011

Films help translate the scriptures. In many parts of the world people still live in a first century culture—fishing or farming for a living. They wear sandals, and a wealthy man is someone who owns an ox cart. There is a great impact in a Philippine fishing village when Jesus performs the miracle of the fish. In an Indian farming village they understand when Jesus relates the parable of the sower. And in Africa they understand when Jesus heals a demoniac. Films are a great teaching tool for new believers. They can get a greater understanding of the message of Christ through the graphic presentation of His power, His forgiveness and His great love for ordinary people. Advantage #3: Almost anyone can show films. It takes many years to train an evangelist to be a great speaker. But even illiterate field workers can be retained in a short time to show an evangelistic film. As film teams are mobilized and trained, it is almost like having hundreds of Billy Graham’s traveling around sharing the message of the Gospel. Advantage #4: Films command attention. Films draw large crowds and attract many who might never come to an evangelistic meeting or more traditional Church service. Films in one’s mother tongue can communicate clearly. One of the greatest advantages of film is its availability in so many languages. In one or two hours people are able to SEE and HEAR the simple message of Christ in their own language. God is already preparing hearts all over the world, and many respond when they are able to clearly understand God’s plan of salvation. With this background, we move on to the first steps involved in planning an effective film presentation ministry.


PREPARATION AND ORGANIZATION PRAYER AND PLANNING: Form a core group of prayer partners. Ask God for a vision. Pray continually that the Holy Spirit will cause many to become involved. The purpose of Film Evangelism is to reach the unsaved for Christ and get them involved in a local Church or new Church plant. Determining your Church partner or Mission Organization must involve key leaders. Will the Church or Mission Organization want to plant a new house Church, grow the existing Church, or both? Will the Church or Mission Organization provide trained Counselors? Will the Church or Mission Organization provide follow-up of those that make a decision? Will the Church or Mission Organization provide literature such as Bibles, New Testaments or Tracts? Using a political map of your Country, divide the Districts / Departments / Counties / Providences in your Country into Zones. Each Zone should consist of 1 to 10 Districts / Departments / Counties / Providences. (Appendix 9 & 10) To begin, our goal is to have one team in each zone. The long range goal is to establish several teams in each zone. Each CSCFM Country Director will need to determine the size of each Zone. The size of a Zone is contingent upon population, topography (elevations, mountains, rivers/lakes) governmental restrictions, etc. Each Zone should be worked systematically, by making a list or indicating in some manner (using different colored map pins or colored markers) the towns and villages that have strategic importance to the Film Teams. Look for places where no one has gone yet. (You should be planning presentations 1-2 months ahead at all times.) This method can also be used in dividing large Cities. As additional Film Teams are added, each Zone can then be divided again. Once this map is divided out, it should be displayed on a wall in your home, office, or Church. It will be useful as a visual reminder to pray for your ministry area.


CHOOSE THE FILM PRESENTATION LOCATION: Least recommended would be indoors in a Church. If there is a sponsoring Church, it is recommended to have the film presentation at least 200-300 meters away from the Church. Many people do not have the freedom of going into a Church due to their prejudices (different belief of faith or religion), so it is better to project the film in an open place away from the Church (Luke 5:4), such as a sports field, public square, as well as community hall, factory, school, etc. The following day, new believers can then be directed to the local Church for follow-up on their decision. If there is no Church in existence, the main objective is to plant a Church. Some religions may even give you permission to meet in their temples or meeting places. If only one or two homes in the area have electricity, perhaps these people could be encouraged to be sponsors of the presentation, and electricity could be obtained from their homes or shops if a generator is not available. If the film is to be projected in a rural area it would be good to consider an area of 9 kilometers, with the film activity located in the middle of such area so the people will not have to walk a long distance to see the film. Use maps to define the areas that you plan to cover with these activities. (Appendix 9 & 10)


SECURING PERMISSION HOW TO ASK AN OFFICIAL (OR LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADER) FOR PERMISSION TO SHOW THE FILM: At least one week in advance, make an appointment with the necessary government official, city mayor, or village chief to arrange the presentation location and inform them of the schedule you have planned. (Appendix 14) If possible, take along someone (the sponsored Church Pastor, Christian businessman, or missions director), from that area to meet him. The film presentation should be approved or endorsed by the local officials, whose permission will provide greater visibility and freedom. Be pleasant/humble. After introducing yourself, simply tell him/her your purpose Explain what the film is about. Have several options of time, dates and locations available for the film presentation from which the official can choose.


RECRUITING YOUR TEAM Be alert for opportunities to recruit three or four responsible Volunteers from the sponsoring Church or Mission organization in each District/Department/County/Providence within each Zone to help arrange and secure film presentation locations with local Church’s and local officials. Team members should be willing to serve together, helping each other complete their tasks. The entire team has to be conscious that any evangelistic effort is a direct confrontation with Satan and for this reason; each team member needs to be prepared to walk in faith, submit to the Holy Spirit, and be willing to do the Lord’s work. FILM-PRESENTATION PERSONNEL AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES: Master of Ceremonies: (This is often the team leader or speaker [you]) Meets with the team members for prayer and final instructions! Just before the film presentation, acts as the coordinator of the presentation. Clarifies details with the Church sponsor and official where the film presentation will be (date, location and the amount of time allowed for the film to be shown). Counts the attendance at the film presentation and the total number who prayed to invite Christ into their lives and gives the information to the team leader or follow-up Church Pastor. Once the film ends, the MC or sponsoring Church Pastor should give the invitation. (Appendix 11, 12, & 13) INTRODUCE the film. The introduction of the film should be no longer than TWO MINUTES. It should include a thank you to the host or sponsor Church, the reason (the theme) for the gathering, and remarks on the feedback request at the end of the presentation. Prior to beginning the film, the Speaker or sponsor Church Pastor should say, ―In exchange for watching our free film presentation, please remain where you are about 5 minutes so we can provide you with some important information‖. KEEP RECORDS (to be discussed later) Team members: (sponsor Church Members or Mission Organization Members) who choose to give testimonies (suggested, not required). Testimonies are 3-5 minutes in length If more than one testimony is given, the content should vary slightly for interest. Projectionist: (This is often the team leader or speaker [you]) CSCFM equipment is for evangelistic outreach ministry and is NOT intended for use in regular Church worship meetings or self promotion of any kind. Page 10 of 40 Revised March 9, 2011

Prepares all needed equipment for travel to location of presentation. (Appendix 16) It is not recommended to take all your film titles (DVD’s) to each presentation, only 1-2, as they can be stolen. How to Handle & Clean the DVD: When preparing to clean your DVD, it’s important to know how to handle it. Avoid touching the shiny surface; instead, hold it by its outer edges and inner circle hole. (For example, insert your thumb into the center hole and clutch the outer rim with your fingers. You can also hold it entirely by the outer rim with your thumb on one edge and your fingers on the opposite edge. To clean, use a clean, lint-free cloth and a solution of water and baby shampoo (or other mild detergent). Dip your cloth into the soapy water. Start by wiping the disc from the center hole outward in a straight across motion. You will need to do this all the way around the DVD working from the inside center to the outer rim, one wipe at a time. Continue until the DVD is clean and dry. Sets up and tests equipment at least 60 minutes before the meeting, making sure that connecting cords are not lying on passageways. Sits beside the Video projector at all times while the film is being shown to protect equipment in case of an emergency! Proper cool down of Video projector Bulb after film presentation is required to maintain long bulb life. Air filters (dust filters) on the Video projector, must be cleaned (use water and mild soap only -NO CHEMICALS) after every 3-4 film presentations. NOTE: Some Video projectors do not have air/dust filters. Packs everything in order and returns equipment to the home/office or a secure location that same night. DO NOT allow equipment to remain in vehicle over night as equipment has been stolen from vehicles. Also, excessive heat can damage Video projectors as well as CD/DVD. THINGS NOT TO DO DURING THE FILM PRESENTATION: Leave projection equipment unattended. Talk on a cell phone during any part of the film presentation. Speaker: This is often the team leader or speaker [you] The opening remarks should help establish rapport with the audience. Keep in mind the ages and interests of the group. Prior to beginning the film, the Speaker or sponsor Church Pastor should say, ―In exchange for watching our free film presentation, please remain where you are about 5 minutes so we can provide you with some important information‖. Page 11 of 40 Revised March 9, 2011

At the end of the presentation, the speaker will give an invitation to receive Christ. (Appendix 11, 12 & 13) The speaker and counselors should distribute and collect Follow-Up Cards (Appendix 18) to those who have come forward during invitation. The closing comments should be brief, adding a word of appreciation to the local community leader and to the sponsor Church for allowing the team to come. The speaker records the results of the film presentation. See CSCFM Monthly Field Report Sheet (Appendix 20) Counselors’: (This is often made up mostly of sponsor Church members and Pastor) PRIOR TO FILM PRESENTATION: Involving trained counselors in each presentation is the crucial difference between film ministry and film entertainment. Potential counselors should be recruited from the local Church or Mission Organization that is sponsoring the presentation. These potential counselors should be people who are willing to share Christ with others. They should be taught how to use the Bible or Gospel tract to clarify the Gospel for those coming forward after the film to receive Christ. Training these leaders will take several hours and should be conducted before the film presentation is scheduled. All trainees should be given an opportunity to practice their witnessing as part of the training session. See CSCFM Monthly Field Report Sheet (Appendix 20). The number of these people will be recorded in the column # of People Trained for Evangelism. One part of the training should emphasize that we can only be effective witnesses for Christ as we are filled and controlled with the Holy Spirit. It’s also essential that the counselors realize that successful witnessing is simply sharing Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God. DURING AND AFTER FILM PRESENTATION: Mingles among the audience to establish rapport and put them at ease. After film presentation and Gospel invitation, the Counselors should be prepared to move forward immediately to help encourage others to follow. At that time, Counselors should be prepared to receive those who have come forward desiring more information or expressing a desire to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior The speaker and counselors should distribute Follow-Up cards to those who have come forward during invitation. (Appendix 18) Answers questions; Page 12 of 40 Revised March 9, 2011

leads them in prayer and encourages them to attend the follow-up sessions at the local Church or other selected location. It is suggested that each person that makes a decision should be given (if available) a Gospel Tract, New Testament or Bible. When the film presentation is finished, it is very important to pray for the new believers, explain to them the assurance of salvation, talk with them about their new life in Christ and encourage them to become a part of the body of Christ by joining a local Church and attending a Bible study group.


FILM PRESENTATION PROMOTION (2-5 days prior to event): The principal objective of using Propaganda is that all the people, in the targeted area, will know, where and what time the film will be projected and furthermore, that every person is invited to attend. Study the area to determine what type of promotion would be most effective in the culture and the terrain. Pray for necessary personnel and transportation to accomplish the method you choose. Printed flyers (handbills), circulars, pamphlets, and posters are good visual aids to invite an audience. These can be passed out door-to-door with personal invitations, or they can be put up at shops and gathering places in the area. (Appendix 19) Radio/Newspapers Vehicles equipped with megaphones or speakers are also effective in announcing a presentation. Be creative as to how to cover the entire area before the film presentation. Consider new ways to gain people’s interest and attention. ACTIVITIES (day of event): Set up the equipment early. Test the equipment early so any repairs can be made. Shortly before the film presentation is to begin, attract people to the film location by using a singing group or simply playing music over the loud speaker system. Gather the team members and trained counselors to review what will take place during the presentation, also pray: For the salvation of the audience The proper functioning of the equipment Binding Satan and His efforts to disrupt the presentation Show counselors where they should be standing during the counseling time following the film presentation. Send the counselors/Church members out into the area with flyers to invite people to the film presentation. Confirm with sponsor Church counselors the time and location of the first follow-up meeting, so they can tell the people that receive Christ following the film presentation.


PROBLEMS (SOLUTIONS) – Expect the Unexpected: Not every presentation goes perfectly. Sometimes there are problems. suggestions for the most common areas.

Here are some

Bad Weather: Have an alternate location already chosen if bad weather keeps you from having an outdoor presentation. This could be in a school auditorium or large room nearby. Carry umbrellas and a plastic cover during the rainy season. If rain is not too heavy, you can simply cover the Video projector and the audience will stay to watch. Broken Equipment: If the film equipment is beyond immediate repair, share some stories from the film and give an invitation in closing. Have counselors give their testimonies and announce the next date for a film presentation. Permission Cancelled: If you are forced to leave the area consider setting up your equipment in the closest village nearby. Bright Street Lights Nearby: black canvas bag.

Using a long pole, cover the street light with large

NOW WE ARE READY TO SHOW THE FILM

CSCFM equipment in your possession is for evangelistic outreach ministry ONLY and is NOT intended for use in regular Church worship service meetings or Self-promotion of any kind!


FOLLOW-UP This is the second most important part of the Film Presentation: The pastor and sponsoring Church members must realize that the sole responsibility of follow-up falls on their shoulders as CSCFM is simply a tool assisting the local Church. Team members and sponsoring Church members should be trained as advisers’ and counselors’ for proper follow-up of new believers. This crucial factor makes the difference between an evangelistic film presentation and a regular film presentation. In summary, follow-up of the film presentation consists of these components: A good clear invitation. Counselors in position and ready, providing a warm reception to persons coming forward during invitation. Provide Gospel tracts, Bibles, or New Testaments. Collection of names and addresses for continuation of follow-up. Pray with new believers. Announce first follow-up meeting before new believers leave film site within 48 hours, if possible, The morning following the presentation visit homes throughout the area to confirm the decisions they made the night before. Make sure that those who received Christ are followed up (Appendix 18) first and then with the others who desire further information or a Bible Study. This is especially important if you are presenting the film in an area where an invitation to come forward cannot be given openly because of cultural, religious or political restrictions.


RECORD KEEPING RECORDS FOR CSCFM FIELD REPORT: Required Information: Submit data into the CSCFM Data Base at www.christianssharingchrist.org no later than the 5th of the following month!! Use the CSCFM Monthly Field Report Sheet (Appendix 20) to record daily and monthly information that will be needed at the end of the month. You can use this form to keep track of your data until you are ready to enter it into the CSCFM database. 1 – # of Film showings 2 – # of Attendance 3 – # Receiving Christ 4 – # of Tracts Given Out 5 – # of Bibles/NT Given Out 6 – # of Evangelism Courses (FOR LATIN AMERICA ONLY) 7 - # of People trained for Evangelism 8 – #Churches Home Groups Planted Film Presentations: It is required that each CSCFM team show a minimum of 8 film presentations each month OR a total of 96 for a calendar year. At the end of each quarter each CSCFM team will be evaluated on their progress, and if below the minimum required film presentations you will be notified by your Country Director. In addition to providing numerical information each month via the ministry Data Base, CSCFM would also like to receive brief written testimonies (Appendix 15 - Samples of Testimonies) of any unusual experiences, miracles of God; while traveling to or from and before, during or after a film presentation. Digital photographs and high quality video are also welcomed as this helps us share the work of CSCFM more effectively with our supporters. These should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Note: Testimonies and photographs are forwarded to many people who support CSCFM as well as the CSCFM family around the world, for encouragement which helps to increase awareness and support of our ministry. In the future, there will be additional links on www.christianssharingchrist.org that will enable you to upload photos, testimonies, and prayer requests. When this happens, you will no longer be required to email them to [email protected].


For Your Use - Helpful but NOT required information: 9 – Church Sponsor Name 10 – Location of Town/Village of Film Showing 11 - Language of Film shown 12 - Date of Film Presentation NOTE: NEVER inflate or guess. Accuracy and integrity is more important than numbers. The numbers that you report will NOT determine your support. ** Non-compliance will result in receiving no support or late support. ** (NO REPORT, NO SUPPORT!)


DIRECTIONS FOR DATA ENTRY USING THE INTERNET General Notes: When each month is completed, the Team leader will send the required monthly information directly to the USA using the Christians Sharing Christ website. The country director will be able to see the information for his country immediately after it is entered on the website. Each team will have a unique User Name (or User ID) and Password which will be used to login on the Christian Sharing Christ website. The User Name and password will be provided to you. ***IMPORTANT*** All User Names and Passwords are case sensitive which means they must be entered exactly to work correctly. (Appendix 2) When you receive these, write them in the area below. Your User Name is _________________________ Your Password is __________________________ Entering Data Using CSCFM Website: Using an internet capable computer, go to the CSCFM website at the following address http://www.christianssharingchrist.org (Appendix 1) You will need to click Enter Missionary Area. A popup screen will appear for you to login. After entering the User Name and Password, click on the login button. If you have correctly entered the information, the data entry screen will appear, otherwise, an error message will appear and you can try again. (Appendix 3) At this point, you have 2 options. First, you can choose the English version or the Spanish version. Once you select the correct Data Entry area, you can start imputing your information. (Appendix 4) Use the Tab button on your keyboard, or the computer mouse pointer to move from field to field filling in all requested data (i.e., year, month, number of film presentation, etc.). Use only numbers. If you type ―nil‖ for 0, you will receive an error message. NOTE: the field called evangelism courses are tracked only in Latin America. Asia teams may enter 0 or can begin tracking this information if they choose. Once the data has been entered and checked, then click on the “Send Data to CSCFM” button. This action sends the data to us.


***IMPORTANT*** Once the “Send Data to CSCFM” button is clicked, the data cannot be changed by the team leader. If an error was made, please send an e-mail message to the following: For Asia send to [email protected] For Africa send to [email protected] For Latin America send to [email protected] Please supply all the details on what data needs to be changed and the database will be corrected. Also, only one set of data can be entered per month so make sure all of that month’s data has been input before clicking “Send Data to CSCFM”. After the data is entered, a summary of the data input for that team will appear on the screen. The summary will show all of the data for the current calendar year including a total for the year. (Appendix 5) After reviewing the summary data for the year, click logout, this completes your data entry. At the end of each year, CSCFM combines all the data entered for all CSCFM Teams around the World. (Appendix 8) PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS: E-mail Roger at [email protected] Training Manual and Materials: At www.christisanssharingchrist.org, you have access to the most up-to-date CSCFM Training Manual (Occasionally revisions will be made). Click on CSCFM Training Manual (Appendix 3) to open selection area. (Appendix 6) Depending on the computer you have access to will determine which option is available to you. The PDF version requires you to have access to Adobe Acrobat Reader. Microsoft Word DOC requires a version of Microsoft Office which includes Microsoft Word or OpenOffice. (OpenOffice is a free version of Microsoft Word.) If none of these options are available, you can print directly from the browser (HTML) itself (in this version the print out could appear distorted). Future Web Access (Links) In the near future, you will have access to new links. (Appendix 7) You will be able to post prayer requests, testimonies, praise reports, photographs, unusual happenings, or stories of particular interest. We will notify you as soon as these links are completed. These posting will be available to all CSCFM Family for viewing and sharing.


CSCFM MISSIONARY WEBPAGE INFORMATION http://christianssharingchrist.org Appendix 1

Appendix 2 Missionary Information Sign-In (Popup screen)


Appendix 3 Missionary Data Area

Appendix 4 Missionary Data Entry Field Report


Appendix 5 Missionary Yearly Field Report

Training Manuals & CSCFM Materials Appendix 6


Future Web Access Appendix 7 The following links cannot be accessed at this time. We will notify you as soon as these links are completed. Prayer Requests & CSCFM Bulletin Board Forum

You will be able to post prayer requests, testimonies, praise reports, photographs, unusual happenings, or stories of particular interest. (These will be available to all CSCFM Family)


CSCFM TEAMS YEARLY REPORT Appendix 8


ZONE MAPS Appendix 9 Map 1


Appendix 10 Map 2


APPENDIX 11

BASIC FILM PRESENTATION CLOSING, VARIATION 1 INVITATION GIVEN BY THE M.C., SPEAKER, OR CHURCH PASTOR AT THE END OF THE FILM USING TRAINED COUNSELORS Tell the audience that there will be important information given at the close of the film. Immediately at the end of the film the M.C., Speaker, or Church Pastor should stand up and give the closing instructions using the microphone. She/he could say: "If tonight you have decided that you would like to become a follower of Jesus Christ, and you want to receive Him as your personal Savior, I ask you to come forward. We would like to pray with you and help you to make sure that Jesus Christ has come into your life, has forgiven your sins and is your own personal Savior. I am going to ask the men to gather on one side of the screen, the women to gather on the other side of the screen and children under 12 years of age in the middle. The rest of you are free to go. For those of you who have accepted Christ as your Savior tonight, or for those of you who are already Christians, I want to announce that we will be meeting here (or some other location) again tomorrow night to talk about how we can grow further in our relationship with Jesus Christ. The rest of you are free to go." During the invitation, the counselors should be scattered throughout the audience. Immediately after the invitation, the counselors should move to their designated areas. As audience members move closer, the counselor warmly and confidently greets them and invites them closer. The counselor should be friendly, smile, and introduce himself/herself. Make those coming forward feel at ease. After a small group has formed, distribute a Gospel tract to everyone and share it with them, answering pertinent questions, but not being sidetracked. Make sure that all people in the group either have a Gospel Tract, Bible/New Testament or can look on with someone else. After the counselor completes the presentation of the Gospel tract, help seekers to confirm their decision by leading them through an audible prayer. Counselors, using the Follow-Up card should write down the names of those who receive Christ. These new believers should be invited to the first follow-up meeting (the date, time and location should have already been set) by the sponsoring Church. As the counselors answer questions and pray with new believers, the projectionist or another team member should be quietly packing away all equipment. (Never, ever leave equipment unattended, before, during or after film presentation.) Collect the follow-up cards and give them to the follow-up coordinator, or sponsor Church Pastor. After all is done, gather the team for a brief time of praise to God.


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BASIC FILM PRESENTATION CLOSING, VARIATION 2 INVITATION GIVEN BY THE M.C., SPEAKER, OR CHURCH PASTOR AT THE END OF THE FILM WITH NO TRAINED COUNSELORS NOTE TO THE LEADER: IT IS ALWAYS MOST EFFECTIVE TO HAVE TRAINED COUNSELORS AVAILABLE TO HELP PEOPLE CONFIRM OR UNDERSTAND THEIR DECISION AND SPEAK WITH THOSE WHO HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PRAYER, ETC., BUT SOMETIMES THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE. Immediately at the end of the film the M.C., Speaker, or Church Pastor should stand up and give the closing instructions using the microphone. She/he could say: "If tonight you have decided that you would like to become a follower of Jesus Christ, and you want to receive Him as your personal Savior, I ask you to come forward. I want to talk with you further and pray with you." "For those of you who have accepted Christ as your Savior tonight, or for those of you who are already Christians, I want to announce that we will be meeting here (or some other location), again tomorrow night to talk about how each of us can grow further in our relationship with Jesus Christ. The rest of you are free to go." As team members answer questions and pray with new believers, the projectionist or another team member should be quietly packing away all equipment. (Never, ever leave equipment unattended, before, during or after film presentation.) Collect the follow-up cards and give them to the follow-up coordinator, or Sponsor Church Pastor. After all is done, gather the team for a brief time of praise to God.


APPENDIX 13

BASIC FILM SHOWING CLOSING, VARIATION 3 NO INVITATION CAN BE GIVEN AT THE END OF THE FILMS & NO COUNSELORS NOTE TO THE LEADER: THIS METHOD OF SHOWING THE FILM IS LESS EFFECTIVE THAN THE PREVIOUS METHODS. IT SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE A PUBLIC INVITATION WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, EITHER DUE TO TIME LIMITATIONS, FACILITY REGULATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL OR RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS. WHERE POSSIBLE, HAVE ATTENDEES COMPLETE FOLLOW-UP CARDS AT THE END OF THE SHOWING. Let the film show completely, including the prayer at the end of the film. Even though members of the audience will not be able to make their professions of faith publicly, potentially many in the audience may commit their lives to the Lord. At the end of the film showing, the M.C. should say something like this: "Thank you for attending the film presentation tonight. If you would like for someone to visit you at a later date, please complete our follow-up card. The team members will also remain here for a while and be available to pray with you, or to answer any questions you may have. We will be meeting again tomorrow at (some other location) to discuss these things further. Come by to talk with us if you have further questions." As team members are lingering among the crowd talking with anyone interested, the projectionist or another team member should be quietly packing away all equipment. (Never, ever leave equipment unattended, before, during or after film presentation.) Collect the follow-up cards and give them to the follow-up coordinator, or Sponsor Church Pastor. After all is done, gather the team for a brief time of praise to God.


APPENDIX 14

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR MEETING WITH AN OFFICIAL Good afternoon, (name of official). My name is (your name) and this is my friend, (your friend's name). We are from (who you are representing). We are here to ask permission to show a film here in (name of area/place). It is entitled JESUS. It is a 2-hour documentary on the life of Jesus taken from the Gospel of Luke in the Bible. It has been translated into many languages. Millions of people have seen the film, from the most sophisticated cities of Europe and America to the jungles of Africa and South America. The opportunity has come for (name of place) to see it in your own language. We would appreciate the opportunity to schedule the showing of this film to your (residents, company, school, etc.). Do you think (preferred date, time and place) would be best for the film to be shown? (Agree on the date, time and place). Thank you very much for your time, (name of leader). Would it be possible for you to be there during the showing to give a word of welcome to your people and watch the film as well? We will see you (time) at the (place) on (date of showing).


Appendix 15

CSCFM Sample Testimonies GUATEMLA: For many years in Zone 1 of Guatemala City, there has been a Christian Church called ―Roca de Ayuda‖ with only 15 members. CSCFM talked to this Church about their evangelistic outreach to win new members through a film ministry. They accepted the challenge that CSCFM offered them to show films during a period of 2 months each weekend. Seventy new members were added to the church after CSDFM showed the films. The pastor of the Church is very thankful to CSCFM for this wonderful work that came to challenge their vision to continue growing. Praise the Lord for It!!! THE SALVADOR: ―I want to continue working with you‖ were the words that the pastor of one Church in Chalchuapa in Salvador said to CSCFM after we showed the Burning Hell film and saw how many men, women and children were impacted with this film. The people came to Christ feeling the necessity to be saved, and we were very joyful for each person. Praise the Lord!!! HONDURAS: In a country house here in Choluteca, CSCFM was invited to show films at a big party. Three hundred seventy-five people that were not Christians attended the party. It was surprising to see that the people that were not Christians preferred to watch the film instead of go to the party. At the end of the film, 7 persons received Jesus as their personal Savior, and these 7 new believers are faithful. NICARAGUA: In a city called Boaco in the north of Nicaragua, CSCFM was invited to show the film, With Whom Will You Go. Many people attended the film showing, but one woman in particular, came to see the film without hope because the doctors told her that she had a diverted uterus. As she watched the film, her heart was touched by the Lord. She found hope and at the end of the film she received Jesus. She asked that we prayed for a miracle in her body and the next week she reported to the pastor that God had restored health to her body. Thank God, that night she not only received salvation but received health too. COSTA RICA: A young 18 year old man called Carlos attended a film showing that CSCFM gave in Punta Arenas. This young man was known as one of the most feared muggers in that city. He was persecuted by the police and his photo was in different police delegations in that area. This young man was very impacted by seeing the film, Escape from Hell. He came to us during the invitation to receive to Jesus. He asked that we pray for him because he felt so bad for all the damage that he has done and he felt that nobody could pardon him. We told him that Jesus loved him and could forgive him. We told him about the robber on the cross with Jesus and how he was pardoned. So Carlos received Jesus as his personal Savior!!!!! That same night after the film he was arrested, but now we believe that he is really free, because even in jail he has Jesus in his heart and he will work in his life. ECUADOR: In part of Machala city, CSCFM showed the film, The Burning Hell. Among the people that were watching the film, was a man that was an alcoholic that slept in the streets under the bridges. That night during the invitation, he came to receive Jesus. Now he is looking for work and has returned to his family and asked them to pardon him.


Appendix 16

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST ___

Hard Shell Plastic Carrying case with good latches

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Video projector (with clean filter) (plugs into the UPS battery backup outlet)

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DVD Player (plugs into the UPS battery backup outlet OR power strip)

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Amplifier/Speakers (plugs into the UPS battery backup outlet OR power strip)

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UPS 600 watts minimum Surge Protector (plugs into the extension cord)

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Power strip (heavy duty) with on/off switch

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Extension cord – at least 15-30 meters (50-100 feet) so that the generator can be hidden behind a building and the noise factor reduced. Additional wires to connect equipment.

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Films/movies (it is not recommended to take all your film titles to each presentation, only 12, as they can be stolen).

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Screen OR White Sheet. Films can also be shown on the side of a light colored wall/building. (Ropes, bungee cords, string, poles, etc.)

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Generator WITH spare fuel, oil and spark plug (if part of your equipment setup)

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Misc. equipment – knife, flashlight, hammer, rope/string/tape

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Follow-up cards and pencils for counselors to record names and addresses of interested people.

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Gospel Tracts, Bibles/New Testaments

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Some type of cover (plastic) for equipment in case of rain.

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Camera (if available)


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Diagram for Equipment Placement


Appendix 17

SCHEDULE AND CHECKLIST FOR FILM PRESENTATION ON LOCATION ___

Set up equipment at least 1-2 hours before your film presentation or as daylight permits. Once the equipment is set up, a Team Member must NOT leave the equipment unattended.

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Secure electrical hook-up, or set up and test generator (Appendix 15 Diagram). UPS/voltage regulator to control the generator’s electrical output.

Use

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Test your equipment—video projector, DVD player, Amplifier/speakers, microphone. sure the sound can be heard clearly.

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Check the film to make sure that the picture is properly shown on the entire screen.

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Protect the Video projector area by roping it off. You may want to rope off an aisle between the Video projector and screen in order to keep viewers from getting their heads in the picture and disrupting the presentation.

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Check that all connecting cords are not lying on passageways. Many times electrical power is lost because someone trampled the cords.

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Gather the counselors for briefing instructions and for prayer. Show them where they should be standing at the conclusion of the film. At the time of invitation, children should be directed to the center in front of the screen, women on one side of the screen, and the men on other side of the screen.

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To draw attention and gather the crowd, you may want to show the first five minutes of the film just as the sun is setting, or a short children’s film 10-15 minutes in length. In some areas, the adults will not start coming to the presentation until they hear the sound from the speakers.

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Give a brief introduction of the film. In areas of the world where they have never heard the name of Jesus, you might say something like this: ―All of us are thankful to the Creator God for the beautiful things of nature we see around us. This film is the story of His Son, named Jesus, and His life here on this earth.


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Explain to the crowd that at the end of the presentation to please remain where they are for about 5 minutes after the film presentation so that you can provide them with some important information.

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Begin the film presentation. Picture should fill the entire screen.

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Have counselors pray continually during the presentation for these specific areas: The eternal destiny of the audience Proper functioning of the equipment Team members and their tasks Binding Satan and his efforts to disrupt the presentation Holding back the rain and wind so the presentation might be completed

THINGS NOT TO DO DURING THE FILM PRESENTATION Leave projection equipment unattended. Talk on a cell phone during any part of the film presentation.


Appendix 18 Follow-Up Cards

Follow-Up Card Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Telephone: _______________________________ _____

Today, I prayed to receive Christ.

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I would like to have more information on how to receive Christ.

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I would like to learn more about how to grow my relationship with Christ.

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I would like someone to visit me.

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ________

=========please copy these cards to be used at the Film Presentation==========

Follow-Up Card Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Telephone: _______________________________ _____

Today, I prayed to receive Christ.

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I would like to have more information on how to receive Christ.

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I would like to learn more about how to grow my relationship with Christ.

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I would like someone to visit me.

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Page 37 of 40 ________ Revised March 9, 2011

Appendix 19 CSCFM Promotion Cards

Come and See Jesus More than 1 billion people in more than 220 countries have viewed these films which accurately depicts the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Now you are invited to a special showing of these films In the __________________________ language Date: ___________________________________________ Time: ___________________________________________ Place: ___________________________________________

Admission Free Invite your Family & Friends

Come and See Jesus More than 1 billion people in more than 220 countries have viewed these films which accurately depicts the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Now you are invited to a special showing of these films In the __________________________ language Date: ___________________________________________ Time: ___________________________________________ Place: ___________________________________________

Admission Free Invite your Family & Friends


Appendix 20

CSCFM MONTHLY FIELD REPORT SHEET Team Leader Name__________________________

Month/Year ____________

At the end of each film presentation, the Film Team Leader should fill in the required information. At the end of the month, all data should be entered into the CSCFM Data Base at www.christianssharingchrist.org

Date of Film Showing

Language of Film Shown

Location of Town-Village of Film Showing

Church Sponsor Name

# ChurchesHome Groups Planted

# of People Trained for Evangelism

FOR YOUR USE

For Latin America Only

Evangelism Courses

# Bibles/NT Given Out

# of Tracts Given Out

# Receiving Christ

# of Attendance

# of Film Showings

Required Information

Please email your testimonies, praise reports, photographs, unusual happenings, or stories of particular interest to [email protected] ATTENTION: MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM TO RECORD INFORMATION Page 39 of 40 Revised March 9, 2011

PO Box 508, Libuse, LA USA 71348

EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT & WORK COVENANT I, ___________________________________, have received the equipment listed below as part of my agreement with Christians Sharing Christ Film Ministries (also known in this agreement as CSCFM). The equipment is not a gift, but rather is on loan to me and my chosen co-workers. By my signature below, I agree to work according to the CSCFM Trainers Manual methods. I also agree to work with any and all evangelical Churches and Pastors, regardless of denomination which proclaims Jesus as Lord and Savior, God’s Son. As part of the agreement with CSCFM, I further agree never to loan the equipment to anyone. Either I or one of my chosen trained team members agrees to maintain and protect the equipment that has been entrusted to us to the best of our ability. I agree, to never use the equipment in regular Church Worship services, Meetings, or Self-Promotion of any kind but rather for reaching the unsaved for Christ. It will also be expected of me to submit, by the 5th of the month, all the statistical data as well as posting testimonies, prayer requests, praise reports, photographs, or stories of particular interest. www.christianssharingchrist.org. The CSCFM equipment listed below is only on loan to me for 3 years (36 months). At the end of that time, CSCFM will either renew this agreement or ask me to return the equipment. If at any time during this 3 year period, CSCFM determines my work, efforts or activity is not satisfactory or determines that their equipment is not being used for Evangelism Outreach or any other unapproved manner, I will be asked to return ALL equipment to either my ministry coordinator, Country Director, or Nathan Patrick Calhoun of CSCFM/USA. Equipment Type

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CSCFM Team Member (Signature) ___________________________ (Print Name) _________________________________ Witness: (Signature) ______________________________________ (Print Name) ________________________________ CSCFM Country Director (*) (Signature) __________________________________________________________________ CSCFM President – N. Patrick Calhoun (Signature if Present) __________________________________________________ This agreement was signed and dated on the ________________ Day of _____________________________, 20 _______ (*) If signature of CSCFM President, N. Patrick Calhoun is not obtained, signature of Country Director will constitute a binding contract. Copy this page after completion, mail or scan/email to Patrick Calhoun [email protected]
