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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

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

"If you're a youth worker, you need to see this film yourself. Then you need to take your students, ask them to invite friends, and spend some time talking with them about the issues the film brings up." —Zach Hunter, Teen Author & Speaker

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

"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

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

"Wow! Saw the pre-screening last night! I think I shed more tears watching this movie than any other. Some of the characters reminded me of people I have known being a youth worker for 15 years. Fully support this movie!" —Dwayne

"This movie is really spectacular. I cried and I told my youth leaders about it. I really hope my youth group can all go and see it! Everyone needs to see this movie!" —Ari

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Endorsed by Doug Fields, Ron Luce, Josh McDowell, Zach Hunter and many more. See what they say.


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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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Why is To Save a Life rated PG-13?

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You work with teens. You hang with teens. You listen to teens. You know they're hurting. And you devote your life to helping them find the ultimate healing.

The writer of To Save A Life knows what it's like. Jim Britts is a seasoned youth worker with a film degree from BIOLA University, and To Save A Life is a project inspired by a passion to reach teenagers with life-affirming entertainment—the kind of movie youth workers, parents and student leaders can get behind. Teens too!

Imagine your kids bringing their friends for a 7-week series based on a movie they want to see. 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!

The seven week sessions are:

  • Week 1 — Lowering the Waterline
  • Week 2 — You're Not Alone
  • Week 3 — Say Something … Do Something
  • Week 4 — What's Your Logline
  • Week 5 — How to Save a Life
  • Week 6 — Agape Feast
  • Week 7 — Stepping Into the Bigger Story

Get Started now!


TRY THIS:

Rock A Movie Night

 

Your teens and their friends need to see To Save A Life, so make it easy for them to get to the theater!

  • Make it an official youth group outing.
  • Purchase a ticket block and offer them buy-one-get-one-free for students to bring a friend.
  • Coordinate with parents, youth workers, and other partners to provide rides from churches and community centers.
  • Schedule a Saturday matinee, when there may be fewer scheduling conflicts with teens' games, practices or club meetings.
  • School Groups could even go to an early matinee on Friday.
  • Plan now to follow-up the movie night with a seven-week group study and Devo2Go.

Student Outreach Night

 

Give students an easy way to get the conversation started about things that really matter.

  • Ask adults to sponsor this event by matching ticket-for-ticket sales by students—so each student can bring a friend for free!
  • Encourage students to bring one friend they'd like to get to know better, a friend who is struggling or a friend with questions about faith.
  • Equip your students with Conversation Cards to give them ideas for following up with their friends in meaningful ways.

Create a Competition

 

Coordinate with other area youth groups to buy out a specific showtime. Compete to see which group can bring the most members and friends, but keep it friendly by having a joint follow-up discussion and party after the movie.

  • Create a Facebook or MySpace event page to post running totals and drive information and interest.
  • Use the solidarity of the joint effort to highlight the importance of reaching beyond normal divisions to make a difference in the lives of those hurting most.

Form a Lifeline Squad

 

Lifeline Squad logoIn rescue terms, a lifeline is the only thing someone in danger can grasp. It's their only point of connection and the very thing that will bring them back to a safe place. You can be the link to safety for people at risk!

To Save A Life is a limited theatrical release. This means it will be shown only in areas that demonstrate the most interest in the film. If you're passionate about the spiritual growth of youth in your community and want them to see To Save A Life, start a Lifeline Squad to bring the movie to your community. A Lifeline Squad is a leadership team made of key volunteers, student leaders and parents—even youth workers, teachers, group leaders, and business leaders who care about helping teens. It's a commitment but one that could make a big difference—it may even save a life!

Get more details about how to bring To Save A Life to your community and sign-up for a Lifeline Squad here.

A "Parents Too" Event

 

Don't feel like an outsider in your teen's life. Gather parents to view the movie at their own showtime or in the back of the theater while their teens are grouped in front.

  • Work with the local theater to reserve or purchase tickets.
  • Pre-sell tickets to the showtime or use a sign-up list and meet at the theater.
  • Start To Save A Family small groups or Sunday school classes to help parents learn how to strengthen relationships in their family. Learn more.

Free Downloads to Spread the Word

 

Pass it on! Share the love for your next favorite film. Use these easy tools.

Encourage your group members to visit the Free Downloads page on the movie site to download free widgets and icons, email their friends, become a fan on their favorite social networks or get posters and invitations!


FREE DOWNLOADABLE WEBINAR:

Learn how to Make it the Biggest Outreach for Teens and Families Ever!

Get behind-the-scenes details and practical tips from the screenwriter and veteran youth worker Jim Britts as well as the senior pastor behind To Save A Family. Plus get ideas for coordinating outreach efforts to bring growth to teens, families, schools, churches, and entire communities.

Click here to watch.


CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES you can use to make your outreach huge.

Youth Curriculum Kit

Everything you need to plan an outreach event and seven-week application series.

$59.99

Devo2Go Interactive Devotional

A 36-day, interactive, audio devotional—just like the one used by Jake in the film.

Multiple purchase options, both physical and digital editions available.

T-SHIRTS

Can a t-shirt save the world? No, but the person wearing one can. Wear the shirt. Share the love. Multiple styles.

$11.99–$17.99

Student Kit

A powerful set of resources to help students grow. Includes Devo2Go, inspirational book To Save A Life: Dare To Make Your Life Count, Friend Stickers and more.

$19.99

Promo Tools

Resources to make inviting friends and students easy, including mailers, banners, postcards, posters, invitational tickets and more.

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Click here to shop more tools and official To Save A Life Movie gear, including To Save A Life the novel, slap bracelets, friend stickers and more!


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