Meant for More Church Kit

MEANT FOR MORE
YOUTH MINISTRY OUTREACH

optional 3-week guide to introduce your students to the purpose of
An
and preparing them spiritually to reach out to their peers
evangelism
all the resources you need to plan your Meant for More Night! From a
Find
planner to a prep checklist, this section helps you know what
week-by-week
for flyers, socials, and swag to help students feel hyped and
Templates
about the Night as well as gospel materials to really bring the
excited
what God did at your Meant for More Night and discover next
Celebrate
for your students as they continue to grow in discipleship
steps
Welcome! Whether you are a
pastor, youth pastor, or youth
leader, we are so excited to share
this resource with you. For almost
20 years, we have been equipping
students with the tools they need to
boldly reach their peers with the
hope of the gospel. This kit will help
you and your students plan,
promote, and carry out a gospel
outreach event at your church.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM GUIDE..........................................02
TOOLS AT A GLANCE...........................................................15
you need to tackle and when.
PROMOTIONAL & GOSPEL RESOURCES................................17
message home even when the night ends
TIME TO CELEBRATE............................................................25
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your Meant for More Night a
Make
journey in discipleship
month-long
evangelism by spending 3 weeks
and
and equipping your
preparing
leading up to your outreach
students
event
3-WEEK DISCIPLESHIP
PROGRAM GUIDE
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are so excited to welcome you and your students on
We
month long Meant for More adventure. We believe this
this
really believe that when students experience God moving
"I
their own personal lives and they see it impact their
in
all of a sudden the pages of Scripture come alive to
friends,
It completely changes the dynamic of the entire youth
them.
make the most of your Meant for More Night, we've
To
this optional 3-week program guide to use leading
created
to your event. This guide introduces students to the
up
of evangelism and will help prepare them
purpose
and practically for taking this big step in their
spiritually
faith.
Billings
Scott
School Pastor &
High
Director
Media
Tucson
Calvary
3-WEEK PROGRAM OUTLINE
FOR YOUR YOUTH GROUP
event could change your students—and your church!
group...I can't wait to see what God's going to do next."
Scroll through the next few pages and check it out!
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the vision and mobilize students to
PRESENT
You and your friends are Meant for
PRAY.
ONE: Make a clear gospel presentation for students and
PART
them of everyone's need for the gospel. Remind them
remind
is meant for more than the things of this world...they're
everyone
for a relationship with Jesus.
meant
Script:
Suggested
many of you see problems in this world? Things that aren’t
How
Anybody see brokenness and are left feeling empty or
working?
Take a minute and think to yourself, what is one thing that
lonely?
see your peers, and maybe even yourself, turning to that isn't
you
and doesn’t bring fulfillment?
working
Bible tells us that this is no surprise, that, actually, nothing in
The
world will satisfy us. Only knowing Jesus will satisfy us. Nothing
this
satisfies, nothing brings us lasting peace. Let's read this
else
news together in Romans 3:22-24 and Romans 5:1.
powerful
right. Jesus loved you so much He paid the price for your sins.
That’s
you turn to Him and believe that He is the Son of God, then you
If
be made right with God. You can have a relationship with
can
He will give you a full and satisfying life now and the promise
God.
WEEK 1: MEANT TO JOIN THE MISSION
More!
of being with Him forever in heaven.
John 10:10
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want you to know that you are meant for more than the things of
I
world has to offer you. You are meant for a relationship with
this
He came to earth, lived the perfect life, and died for your
Jesus.
so you could be forgiven.
sins
is the most amazing news and if you have never taken the step
That
respond to Jesus' gift of forgiveness and wholeness by believing
to
TWO: Cast vision that as Christ followers, we are meant
PART
more. We are meant to join God in Kingdom work. God
for
you already follow Jesus, you know you are meant for more. You
If
the amazing truth that you are meant for more than what the
know
has to offer. You know that God loves you, created you, and
world
a way for you to be forgiven and to be in relationship with
made
only does Jesus love us, forgive us and promise we can be with
Not
forever, but He also has an exciting adventure for us to join
Him
in. The adventure of being bold and telling others what God
Him
done for us and telling them how they can know Jesus too.
has
even though we know Jesus and He changes us, we can
Sometimes
stay on the sidelines instead of joining him in his work and
just
in Him, I want to invite you to respond to it now.
wants to speak through us!
Him. That truth is life-changing and it compels us to love Him back!
reaching out to others with the good news.
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student, you are meant for more than being a spectator.
Christian
can use you for a far greater impact than you could imagine!
God
being a part of
Imagine
bigger than yourself...
something
a huge impact with Christ
making
with other believers.
and
is what these next 3 weeks are going to be about: preparing
That
join God in His work and then going about it right here in youth
to
Three weeks from now on our regular youth group night, we
group.
going to invite as many teens as we can to come hear the
are
news of Jesus - that they were created by God and are
good
to know God and be in relationship with Him!
meant
are going to have an outreach event with the theme Meant for
We
Isn't that an awesome statement of hope? Doesn't that
More.
make an intriguing invitation to your friends to come and
phrase
more about? We'll have a speaker and student testimonies
hear
will share the gospel clearly and give your friends an
that
to respond to the gospel message. After the event, we
opportunity
going to follow up with them and invite them to talk more with
are
one-on-one if they want. We will invite them to come back to
us
group and even offer a small group where they can get more
youth
their questions answered and learn more about what it means to
of
Romans 1:16
be a Christ-follower. What do you all think?
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exciting BIG thing is...we aren’t alone in doing this. We are
The
with many other youth groups across the nation that are a
joining
of this movement! We’ll get to link arms with other youth
part
as we bring the message of Jesus to this generation! Check
groups
@Meantformore.nsp on Instagram to learn more about the
out
that is already happening and see students all over the
movement
who are already spreading the Meant for More message.
country
our event, we can even share stories and pictures with the
During
hashtag:
#meantformoremovement
what God does with your boldness to invite others to hear
See
gospel. the
God growing you and showing you more of Himself and His
See
as you show His love to others.
love
are going to spend these next 3 weeks as a group planning,
We
and praying for our big Meant for More Night on
prepping
are going to start the adventure of asking God to use us to
We
His good news with others. We are going to start planning
share
praying for who we can invite to our Meant for More Night!
and
are going to pray that they would choose to follow Christ.
We
one way we're going to start is by taking the Pray 5 Challenge.
And
watch this video to find out more:
Let's
Personally, I’m excited to:
_____________.
PART THREE: Fueled by Prayer
watch the
video here
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will be your 5? Maybe a friend,
Who
or a classmate? Let's do
teammmate
math: there are ___ people in
the
room. If we all commit to pray for
this
people, that's ____ people who
5
know Jesus that are being
don't
for and will be invited to hear
prayed
gospel at our Meant for More
the
one of the Pray 5 cards and make your list! Then, in a few
Take
we will break into small groups and pray for our names!
minutes,
to Click
download!
Night!
Click here for more ideas and tips on
increasing event attendance by
encouraging your students to invite
others! Or Check out this video
devotional!
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How to share the gospel and
PROCLAIM:
with your peers
connect
to week 2 of getting ready for our Meant for More
Welcome
on __________.
Night
everyone doing with their Pray 5 list? Was anyone able to talk
How’s
a person from their list? Were you able to share about God or
to
Tip! Find a student ahead of time who has done this and
Pro
willing to share so they can kick things off!
is
get ready for our Meant for More Night, we are going to spend
To
tonight talking about WHY we should share our faith with
some
watch this short video about WHY we should witness and then
Let's
break into small groups to talk about it.
we'll
into small groups and discuss:
Break
What stood out to you in the video?
1.
Who is the first person that shared the gospel with you?
2.
Which reason for witnessing did you connect with the most?
3.
Who is one person God has put in your life that doesn't know
4.
and who you could share the gospel with?
Jesus
WEEK 2: MEANT TO SHARE THE MESSAGE
the Meant for More Night? Does anyone want to share?
others.
watch the
video here
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I know some of you shared that when you think of sharing the
Okay
you are not sure exactly what to say. You are not alone in
gospel
that way. But it's the most important thing we can talk
feeling
and it's important to know what to say and to be clear. We
about
watch this video about HOW to talk to others about the
Let's
gospel.
Tip! Make a powerpoint or handout with the points of the
Pro
and verses to help students visualize them. You can
gospel
teach them how to draw a diagram of the gospel.
also
them that it is important to be clear and share each
Remind
of the gospel first. Then, they can ask the person what
truth
think and if they would like to respond to Jesus' gift of
they
to page 32 for info on free gospel materials you can
Head
before your event to give students something to take
order
let's break into groups of 2 or 3 and practice sharing the
Now,
with the person across from us.
gospel
want to share what the Bible says well, so we need to practice.
watch the
video here
salvation.
home and follow along with.
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did your conversations go? Does anyone want to share about
How
role playing?
their
you feel ready to share the gospel? If not, I would love for you
Do
come talk to me after and I can help.
to
Be ready to proclaim the gospel! 1 Peter 3:15
click here for a guide
to help your students
share their testimony
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Help students prepare for long term
PREPARE:
and discipleship, along with final
evangelism
we are, one week before our Meant for More Night! Go
Here
and split into small groups and share how it's going with the
ahead
you've invited so far. Take some time to pray together over
people
conversations you've had and for the event, that many would
the
we are going to go over the details of the Meant for More
Tonight
so everyone knows what to expect and what they should be
Night
as a member "hosting" the event. Remember we have a
doing
to show every new person the love of Christ through our
chance
are some ways we can do this before, during and after the
What
Think back to a time you really felt loved by a group of
event?
and some ways you've felt encouraged by other Christians.
people,
you came to Christ when you were older, what did you notice and
If
most about Christians? What stood out to you about them that
like
different?
was
Tip! Spend some time brainstorming and writing down
Pro
students' ideas and adding your own teaching.
the
let's go over the schedule for the night so everyone knows
Now,
will happen and what they should be doing. (To explain the
what
WEEK 3: MEANT TO MAKE DISCIPLES
promotion and preparation for the outreach night
PART ONE: Pray and go over the details of the event.
come and many would choose to follow Christ!
welcoming and caring words and deeds.
response cards and follow up, see the next page.)
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TWO: Teach students that discipleship starts by learning
PART
their friends are spiritually and continuing the conversation.
where
want to talk about an important part of our Meant for More
I
and that is what happens AFTER the event. Meant for More
Night
friends you invited, and any new students that come, need us
The
continue the spiritual conversation that begins when they hear
to
gospel at our event. We want to continue to be their friend,
the
out and care for them, no matter how they respond to the
reach
at the event. Any students that choose to follow Jesus need
gospel
be discipled so they can grow in their faith. They are at a critical
to
after the event, talk with everyone you invited! Ask them
First,
they thought of the message and if they have questions.
what
them to youth group and text them an encouraging verse.
Invite
they're not interested in talking more about Jesus, continue to
If
about them and be a friend. Let them know that you still
care
to be their friend no matter where they're at with God.
want
doesn't end with the program. In fact, it's really just BEGINNING.
point in their faith and need to be nurtured to grow.
Matthew 13: 19-23
This can happen if we make sure to do a few important things.
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I want to explain an important tool we will use to help
Second,
those follow-up conversations with everyone that came.
with
the speaker shares the gospel, we are going to pass out a
After
card for everyone to fill out. It will ask a couple of
response
questions. I'm going to pass out a copy of the response
key
now so you can see it. If someone you personally invited
card
this out, we will make sure you get their card so that you
fills
follow up! We also have a group of students that will
can
follow up with anyone who did not come with
personally
If you want to join the follow up team, let me know.
anyone.
I want to share a little more about WHY we are going to
Third,
up and the heart we should have about continuing to
follow
for those we invited and help them learn from God's
care
Word.
Tip! You can use this devotional to teach WHY we
Pro
follow up with those that came. And here are
should
for holding a follow-up party with your core
instructions
students.
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and use our prep and
Download
here to make sure your
checklist
are ready to tackle
students
they need to do the
everything
before, and the day-of, their
day
for More Night!
Meant
out this week-by-week
Check
for you and your students
guide
you get ready to host your
as
for More Night! It lays
Meant
everything you need to do to
out
on an achievable
prepare
timeline.
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Follow Up Phone Script
Sample
Follow Up Text
Sample
Student Testimony Prep Guide
Roles for Students
Meant for More Cue Sheet
Pray 5 - Video + Handout
Tips + Teaching to Increase Attendance
Prep Your Follow-Up Party
Instructions for Guest Speaker
Emcee Script
Encourage your students to use
#MeantForMoreMovement and tag
Meant for More Cue Sheet
Cards Overview
Response
instructions for printable and
Includes
@meantformore.nsp in their social media
posts! They can also learn
digital response cards.
How to Share their
#MyMeantForMoreStory.
Prepare Your Students for Follow Up
Student Leader Follow Up Party
Help us celebrate with you! Share your
feedback, stories, and prayer
requests by filling out this form.
Thank you!
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ordering shirts to printing flyers and
From
on social media, there are so many
posting
ways to promote your event and spread
fun
word! Use these pre-made templates to
the
your promotional gear and to get
customize
students pumped about outreach!
your
PROMOTIONAL & GOSPEL
MATERIALS
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the next few pages you'll find pre-made templates you can customize for your
On
and easily download print and use to promote your event.
church
create a Canva account for the first time, head to www.canva.com. There,
To
and your students can create a free account in just a few easy steps. You
you
also pay for a "pro" account to access additional features like more stock
can
but you'll likely be just fine with just the free account.
photos,
you have an account, you can use the templates on pg.19 to access premade
Once
and totally customizable materials for your Meant for More Night! Once
have the template open, use the toolbar on the far left of your screen to
you
all the ways you can edit and enhance your social posts, flyers, and more.
explore
you're done, click the download button in the top right of your screen and
When
the appropriate format. For printing, we recommend using pdf's and for
select
you ever get stuck, feel free to look up Canva tutorials on youtube! There are
If
of great resources out there to help you bring your vision to life.
tons
INTRO TO CANVA
socials, we recommend using png's.
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the images to the right to
Click
your promo flyer template
download
It's a great idea to get started
today!
customizing and printing your flyers
on
so that as many people as
ASAP
will have the chance to come
possible
with the promo flyers above, you'
Same
to start sharing about your Meant
want
More Night on social media as
for
as possible! People can't come to
soon
event if they don't know about it,
the
These posts are especially great
right?
generating some awesome hype
for
excitement leading up to your
and
the images to the left
Click
access the templates!
to
PROMO FLYER TEMPLATE
to your event.
PROMO SOCIAL POSTS TEMPLATE
event.
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ecommend printing these on Next
We
shirts for an extra soft and comfy
Level
Also, don't forget to get your
feel!
shirt sizes in advance! The print
students
will need to know exactly how
shop
shirts of each size you want in
many
your local print shop doesn't print
If
we recommend StickerMule for
stickers,
high-quality printing. You're
cheap,
to print these as squares,
welcome
or some other format but we
circles
"die cut" stickers to get that
recommend
are tons of other fun items you can
There
in order to create and fun and
use
experience for students. Just
memorable
online or talk to your local print shop
look
what other swag items they offer!
about
use the included logos to customize
Then
from face masks and bracelets
anything
your Meant for More Night!
for
MATERIALS TO PRINT
Meant for More on the front and your
church name or logo on the back
T-SHIRTS
order to process your order.
click for files
& logos for the
print shop
STICKERS
cool custom shaped cut.
OTHER SWAG
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are you trying to reach? (your own students?
Who
friends?)
their
platforms do they use?
What
is in charge of your social media?
Who
about what your overall social media page
Think
about your church.
communicates
relevant hastags
Use
your location (your city, not your church)
Tag
a giveaway to encourage comments
Do
a hype team who is committed to liking,
Build
saving, and sharing your posts
commenting,
@meantformore.nsp and other local churches
Tag
Canva, Kapwing, and Lightroom to create
Ulitize
visuals for your post
stellar
relevant stock photos from Canva and
Use
Unsplash
SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
Before You Get Started:
Tips for Higher Reach:
Making Social Posts from Scratch:
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you and your students have already
Whether
planning your Meant for More Night,
started
you're still praying about it, we want to invite
or
to connect with us on social media! On
you
and Facebook, the Meant for More
Instagram
has a rich community of students,
Movement
and Christian leaders who are all sold
pastors
for the mission of reaching this generation
out
your church plans and leads your Meant for More Night,
As
feel free to tag us in anything you post on socials! We
please
love to share your posts on our profile and encourage more
would
and churches to step up like you!
students
us on instagram & facebook (@meantformore.nsp &
Find
and twitter (@NatlSchoolProj)!
@nationalschoolproject)
PROMOTE YOUR MEANT FOR
MORE NIGHT ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
with the gospel.
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your church prepares to lead your meant for more night,
As
invite you to take advantage of all our resources for
we
students at meantformore.us. "Seeker Students"
seeker
any students who don't yet know Jesus as their
are
meantformore.us, they can have the chance to hear the
At
(maybe for the very first time!), ask some of life's
gospel
questions about God and faith, and even chat
biggest
with a trained gospel coach 24/7!
online
also have an awesome resource page called
We
& Answers." Here, we answer some of the
"Questions
frequently asked questions about God and life! Your
most
can personally use this page to help them as they
students
with non-believing friends and peers in gospel
engage
They can even direct friends to the site to
conversations.
MEANTFORMORE.US
personal lord and savior.
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explore it for themselves!

are small,
Lifebooks
booklets that
5x5in
a short recap
contain
the old testament,
of
of Mark, and relate real-life
Gospel
reflections and insights from
spiritual
The best part? They're 100%
teens.
free!
pastor can head to their website,
Any
out their short questionnaire and
fill
their order for free Lifebooks! It's
place
simple. Just make sure to do this a
so
weeks in advance to allow time
few
your order to ship to you.
for
Cru's online
Through
you can order
store,
a huge selection
from
gospel booklets
of
briefly and clearly share
pamphlets
gospel message and are great for
the
out as your students invite
handing
to your meant for more night,
people
even after striking up a gospel
or
with friends.
conversation
can download and print your own
You
of Cru's "Knowing God" tract
copies
head to their store to check out
or
options on your own!
more
GOSPEL BOOKLETS & RESOURCES
THELIFEBOOK.COM
CRUSTORE.COM
and tracts. These
include the entire
"Life in 6 Words" is an app created by Dare 2
Share ministries! It's a great tool to help students
have a clear gospel conversation with others.
Check out the app today and see how you can
use it to dive into spiritual conversations both
through the app and in person.
Download here!
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Pastor, please use THIS FORM to share your
Youth
with us! We are eager to know more
feedback
your experience so that we can continue to
about
this kit for others.
improve
please encourage your students to fill out
And
FORM to share their story! We are eager to
THIS
their successes with them and praise
celebrate
for all that he has done!
God
TIME TO CELEBRATE!
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your students to bring Meant for More
Empower
their school campuses!
to
Meant for More Night has
Your
but your students' passion for
ended,
exciting video will help you
This
your students to multiply
empower
gospel reach. They might not
their
it yet, but they can legally lead
know
Meant for More Event and share
a
gospel on their public school
the
during the day—and hundreds
campus
students have done it already!
of
would also love to invite your students to apply to be
We
for More Student Leaders at meantformore.org.
Meant
a student leader, they'll be invited to join national
As
with students just like them as they encourage
gatherings
applying, they'll receive access to our full library of
After
training videos and other resources to help them
online
spreading the Meant for More message at
continue
and in their every day lives.
school
WHAT'S NEXT?
evangelism doesn't have too!
watch the outreach
video here
and challenge one another to keep sharing the gospel.
LEARN MORE & APPLY NOW
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