Padre Mission Trip Training

Written By Dr. Buddy Young

©1997 West Texas A&M University's Baptist Student Ministry/ Revised 2008

SESSION II

Materials Needed:

PRACTICAL TRAINING

A. Materials Needed

B. Ways to Get into a Conversation About Jesus at Padre

There are several ways to enter into a conversation about Jesus Christ while at Padre. The main tool that we will use as a Transitional Question is the Hotline Card.

Transitions Using the Hotline Card

(Have enough "Hotline" cards to distribute to the students. Be sure to reproduce both sides) Explain that there will be about 50,000 of these cards to distribute on the island.

The cards will be used for two purposes:
Have students look over the "Hotline" card. Explain that the Hotline card will be a good transition to the gospel for any ministry at Padre.

Here Are 3 Examples of Transitions with the Hotline Card:

Have some students act out the use of the card by doing a few of the following skits:

On the Street or Beach  (3 students)

Two students with cards (Beach Reachers) approach one student without a card (Beach Goer).

Beach Reacher #1:  "Hi, we are with Beach Reach.  Have you heard
about our free rides and free breakfasts?"
Beach Goer:  "No, I haven’t."
Beach Reacher #1:  "Well, we have a free breakfast everyday Monday
thru Thursday  from  8:30 a.m. till 12:00 Noon at Island Baptist
Church between Whataburger and the Watertower, and a midnight breakfast by the bungee jump at Lowie’s bar. We also have a free ride service anywhere on the island from8:00 p.m. till 6:00 a.m.Sunday thru Thursday night.  It’s all right here on the card.
Here, take one."  (hand them the card)
Beach Goer:  "Thanks, I could probably use this."  (takes card)
Beach Reacher #2:  "Yea, if you need a ride call the number (points to the number on the card) and we will come get you and take you wherever you need to go."
Beach Goer:  "Even Mexico?"
Beach Reacher #2:  "No, only on the island."
Beach Goer:  "OK!"
Beach Reacher #2:  "If you have a few more minutes, I’d like to ask you a question and then show you the information on the back of the card." (shows the back of the card)

Beach Goer:  "Sure!"
Fade Out.

On the Van  (2 students)

Set up some chairs like a van (explain that a student will be getting on the van). Have a Beach Goer get on the van and sit next to the Beach Reacher.

Beach Reacher:  "Hi, How ya doing?"
Beach Goer:  "Great!"
Beach Reacher: "So where ya from?"
Beach Goer: "Wisconsin"
Beach Reacher: "Wisconsin?" What brought you all the way to Padre?"
Beach Goer: "Party!"
Beach Reacher: "So where do you go to school?"
Beach Goer: "The University of Wisconsin, Madison."
Beach Reacher:  What’s your major?"
Beach Goer: "Engineering!"
Beach Reacher: "That’s cool, so how did you hear about our free rides?"
Beach Goer:  "I was just standing outside the bar with my friends and someone said, ‘You guys want a ride?’ and we got in."
Beach Reacher: "So you didn’t get one of our cards?"
Beach Goer: "No"
Beach Reacher: "Here take one. It has a number for a free ride, so if
you ever need us to come get you, give us a call."
Beach Goer:"Great!"
Beach Reacher: "Oh, also we have a free pancake breakfast every morning in front of Island Baptist Church next to Whataburger, and every night at midnight by the bungee jump at Lowie’s bar."
Beach Goer: "I could go for some free food."
Beach Reacher: "Well, come by tomorrow."
Beach Goer:  "If I can get up I’ll try to make it, how long does it go?"
Beach Reacher: "Till about noon."
Beach Goer: "Great, maybe I can make it."
Beach Reacher: "Hey, do you mind if I ask you a question and then show you the information on the back of the card."
Beach Goer:  "Sure"
Beach Reacher:  "What brings you the greatest satisfaction in life? "
Beach Goer: "I’m Catholic!"

At Breakfast (2 Students)
Set up a table and about 5 chairs, with a Beach Reacher sitting at the table. The beach goer approaches the table with his pancakes.

Beach Reacher: "How ya doin’?"  "You can sit here!"
Beach Goer: "Thanks"
Beach Reacher: "Rough night?"
Beach Goer: "Yea, I got wasted."
Beach Reacher: "So how did you hear about the breakfast?"
Beach Goer: "Some guys gave me this card on the beach yesterday."
Beach Reacher: "Do you remember what he looked like?’
Beach Goer: "No, he just kinda passed by."
Beach Reacher:  "So, are you here with a group?"
Beach Goer: "Yea, with some guys from Wisconsin."
Beach Reacher: "No way!" I met some guys from Wisconsin last night."
Beach Goer: "Where were they from?"
Beach Reacher: "Madison."
Beach Goer: "Oh  yea, that’s about an hour from where I live?"
Beach Reacher: "Cool!" "Hey, do you still have that card?"
Beach Goer:  "No I lost it."
Beach Reacher: "Well, let me give you another one, so if you need a
ride tonight you can give us a call."
Beach Goer: "Sure!"
Beach Reacher: "Hey, If you have a second I’d like to ask you a question then discuss the back of the card, 
Beach Goer: "OK."
Beach Reacher: "What brings you the greatest satisfaction in life? "

Beach Goer: "Well, I’m Catholic."

Beach Reacher: (under his breath) "Not again."

Transitions Using the Question

(Have enough of the Satisfaction Model material to distribute to each person.)
Explain that the Introduction question will be the primary transition tool to use in introducing the Gospel to someone during Beach Reach. Have students look over the material, explain that everyone will need to memorize the Satisfaction Model and as part of the training. Tell the students that they can modify the questions and presentation somewhat to their personal preference.

Using the Blog Question
Have three students act out the use of the Question. Encourage the other students to follow along.

(Two Beach Reachers with the Satisfaction Model approach a Beach Goer.)
Beach Reacher #1:  "Hi, I’m _______________.  We are with a group
of students on the island this week to determine an individual’s thinking on a question. Would you mind answering a brief question?"
Beach Goer:  "Is it going to take long?"
Beach Reacher #1:  "No."
Beach Goer:  "OK."
Beach Reacher #1:"What brings you the greatest satisfaction in life? "
Beach Goer:  (Reponses that partying and friends bring the greatest satisfaction)

Beach Reacher #1:  "Thanks for your time, if you don't mind could I share with what brings ultimate satisfaction to my life?
Beach Goer:  "Sure."
Fade out.

Explain to the students that Isaiah 55:1, 6-7 and the chorus from the Rolling Stones song Satisfaction  will be on the back of each of the  Hotline Cards  (have them look at the card). There will be a space between the verses to write and to allow them to record the name and address of the beach goers. This information can be used for follow-up on someone who makes a commitment or with which they had a good conversation about Christianity. Follow-up will be discussed at greater length in Session 4 of the training.

Transitions Using the Sand Sculpture

Show a picture or distribute pictures of the Sand Sculpture copied from the web page. Explain that this will be in the middle of the most crowded beach. It will probably be surrounded by people.  Tell them that each day there will be a sculpture of a different scene of Jesus.  The purpose of the sand sculpture is to get people thinking about spiritual matters and to provide an opportunity to open a conversation about Jesus Christ. It is a great transition tool for introducing the gospel.

At the Sand Sculpture
Have two students act out how to use the Sand Sculpture to present the Gospel.

(Beach Goer studying and looking at Sand Sculpture)
Beach Reacher approaches and asks: "What do you think of that?"
Beach Goer: "It’s really incredible."
Beach Reacher: "So what do you think the guy who did it was trying to say to us?"
Beach Goer: "I don’t know."
Beach Reacher: "Well, I mean why would anyone make a sand sculpture of Jesus dying on the cross on this beach?"
Beach Goer: "I don’t know."
Beach Reacher: "It seems a little ironic.  Jesus dying on the cross
for sin and people all around engaging in sin!"
Beach Goer: "Yea!"
Beach Reacher: "Hey, what do you think about Jesus?  I mean do
you believe that He did what this sculpture represents that He did for our sins?"
Beach Goer: "Sure, I mean I go to church, I'm just down here to let off some steam!"

EVANGELISM TRAINING

A. Materials Needed

B. Training

Remind the students of the importance of prayer and evangelism.  That these two are inseparable. Be sure that you  have already set up a time during the week, other than the training, for students to experience this vital link. 

Remind the students of the seven step process of the Steps to Servant Evangelism. Review the ACT material, steps 1,2, and part of 3. Explain that once you have directed the conversation toward Spiritual matters they will want to discuss the Gospel. Explain that in this session the student will learn the rest of step 3 and step 4, how to use the Satisfaction Model presentation.

Hotline Transition

The Beach Reacher can choose one of the following transition methods or make up their own to utilize after handing the Beach Goer the Hotline card:

the Question Transition

It is important to remember that in an evangelistic presentation, it is crucial to ask permission to share the gospel message. Be sensitive to those who do not want to hear the gospel. Thank them for their time and either continue the conversation on a different topic or conclude the conversation. Do not communicate the gospel with anyone who has not given you permission to share it with them.
Pass out copies of the the Satisfaction Model and the Hotline Card.

Demonstrate how to do the Satisfaction Model. Have the students follow along on the back of the Hotline card as you demonstrate it.

Explain that the students will need to know this method by next week.  They need to memorize the Satisfaction Model. Tell the students to practice the  Satisfaction Model. with at least four people this week. 

Encourage them to attend the Prayer /Evangelism times that you have set to visit non-believers or to partner with a  Beach Reach participant during the week to share with non-believers. You might even consider having them pair up in evangelistic teams before you conclude the training session.

Part of the Satisfaction Question method involves the students sharing their Personal Satisfaction Story. Have the students look over the material on how to share their Story. Give every student a copy of the Your Journey Material and a Your Journey Worksheet. Teach them the material. Have them take it home to look over it.  Tell them they will need to bring back three version of their story to use in the training next week. 

HOMEWORK

PRAYER TIME

Get in a group of three or four people to pray for the following: