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ENDORSEMENTS

"It opens doors for students to talk with trusted leaders on where they see themselves in the story." —Doug Fields, Founder: Simply Youth Ministry Founder

"A wake-up call for all teenagers to the fact that they are on this earth to express the love of God on their campus, in their family and in their communities." —Ron Luce, President Teen Mania

"An excellent film ... relevant and thought provoking." —Josh McDowell, Speaker and Author

"Offers many opportunities for outreach and opening the door for deep discussions around things that matter to teenagers." —Hank Hilliard, Director of Young People's Ministry Development, United Methodist Church

"Youth workers, parents and teachers should definitely capitalize on this opportunity. Riveting conversations will follow." —Craig Detweiler, Reel Spirituality Institute & Fuller Theological Seminary

WHAT OTHER YOUTH WORKERS ARE SAYING

"This is what all youth ministries have been waiting for and what every youth ministry needs! It's nothing short of amazing!" —Damien

"BEST dialogue we have ever seen. Kids saw themselves and others in movie and were open to talk about their lives." —Jim

"So many teaching points. Today's youth reality." —Shannon

"We saw God do some huge things and baptized 30 students that Sunday in our church service." —Lee

"I asked the parents, 'What's up?' Their response amidst tears was, 'We're just so impressed and happy for our children and how they are being touched.'" —Marilyn

WHAT TEENS ARE SAYING

"I thought about killing myself. I cut. My life is just messed up. This movie helped me a lot in realizing that my life is worth living and that there are many people who care about me. It literally saved my life." —Debra

"When I saw this movie, something changed. Maybe I was feeling God and for the first time actually letting him in. This movie has truly changed my life and has helped me to have a part of my self be reborn." —Nicole

"This movie is hands-down the best movie I've seen. I was crying, and I'm a 15-year-old guy in front of my friends." —Austin

"To Save A Life makes me want to reach others and make a difference." —Jessica

"My life to me seemed worthless. Then I saw that and thought I'm not alone. If it wasn't for that movie I don't think I would be here." —Teri

"I haven't been a troubled teen, and I don't know what it's like to want to take my own life. But I DO know this: This movie changed me. I want to save lives." —Alyx

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Using this film + products inspired by the story, you'll see students:

Reaching out to friends
Encountering God in a transformational way
Providing hope and help on their campuses

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What was the last movie you wanted your teens to see? To Save A Life is more than just a movie—it's a feature-length film with follow-up opportunities like a youth group curriculum and a teen devotional centered around the Biblical value of reaching out to the hurting and lonely.

Teens already love to see movies together. Help them share it with friends. Group leaders can show the movie at their church, school or group with a Movie Event. Here's how you can help.

IMAGINE…

Your kids turning their youth room or school auditorium into a theater and bringing all their friends to a To Save A Life Movie Event.
Students who normally wouldn’t attend coming back for a seven-week study, growing in their faith and learning to reach out to others.
You and your teens going deeper with the themes of the movie in your home with a family study (below).
Your kids living out love in action like never before and transforming their schools and community.

Teens love movies. Help them be missional, grow in their faith and learn to reach out to others, and ask the question: What's my life going to be about? Imagine the difference this effort can make and how it can grow your group both in numbers and in spiritual depth!

How to launch your movie event:

Select either the complete MOVIE EVENT PACKAGE or the basic MOVIE EVENT LICENSE.
Mobilize your teens and community to spread the word and bring their friends.
Bring the movie to life by launching a 7-week follow-up study and teaching kids to live it out.
See lives saved and changed forever.

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TRY THIS:

Support Your Students

Bring help and hope by supporting your teen's efforts, encouraging local adult leaders to coordinate efforts and volunteering your time and resources to make outreach efforts possible.

Spread the word among your friends, family, coworkers and associates—both in person and through your online social networks.
Provide transportation to younger teens to help them put up film posters at businesses and community common areas.
Be available to be a sounding board for your child’s efforts to reach out.
Champion the film and its power for outreach to school, church and community leaders.
Coordinate with other parents and adult leaders to plan and support outreach efforts, underwrite costs and update local media outlets about activities and results.
Volunteer. Offer to serve as a driver, scheduler, host, group communications director or discussion leader. Let event organizers know you're available to lend a hand to make outreach events happen.

A "Parents Too" Event

Don't feel like an outsider in your teen's life. To Save A Life gives an authentic view into the pressures and challenges your kids and their friends are facing. Seize the opportunities for engagement and dialogue.

Help coordinate an advance showing for event volunteers and parents.
Suggest and facilitate discussion following the show.
Encourage your pastor to launch a study for parents or entire families using a Church or Family Curriculum Kit. Better yet, volunteer to lead a small group.

Launch a Deeper Discussion

The Movie Event Package includes discussion questions for parents and their kids. Get started with these.

Which character are you most like? Why? How are you different from that character? Which character are you the least like? Why?
In one conversation, Chris told Jake, "At some point, I guess you just have to ask yourself what you want your life to be about." God created each of our lives for a purpose. What do you want your life to be about?
Check out Ephesians 4:32. Jake made a Web page to help students who are feeling alone and depressed. Jake and the youth group started eating lunch together and forming a community. What is something you and/or your youth group could do to reach out to the hurting and lonely?