UPDATE April 2020

It’s been week 2 of lockdown here in the UK but Speak Life is just getting started. Watch our 2 minute video Still Reaching Out to get a feel for all that we’re up to.

EASTER!

First of all we released two of our three Easter videos to help you share Jesus online.

There was Sacrifice at the Cinema, an exploration of self-giving in Hollywood films, pointing us to the greatest Hero and his ultimate act of love.

And there was What Makes For A Good Ending?, where we showed kids’ reactions to Beauty and the Beast. We ended the film with the Beast’s death and asked if this was a good ending? Nope! No-one thought so! Then we played the ‘resurrection’ and you can see the difference on their faces!

Down through the years we have made 20 Easter films which you’re welcome to use in your church and your evangelism — videos like If You Had Been Here and Cannonball. Check them all out HERE.

REACHING OUT DURING LOCKDOWN

On the topic of reaching out, we had a fascinating discussion with Rico Tice and others, exploring the evangelistic opportunities COVID-19 affords. Listen in to some great practical wisdom about how to speak of Christ in these days.

We also talked to Christian performers Andy Kind and Michael Tinker about how they’re adjusting to life in lockdown:

HELPING CHURCHES GET ONLINE

We also released 4 tutorials and a webinar helping churches adjust to going online.

There is so much wisdom contained in these videos — about how to SING (and stay legal), STREAM (to YouTube), SPEAK (to camera), and SET UP (with the most basic gear). We drew the threads together with a webinar featuring tech expert James Doc. It taught us a LOT, we’re sure it will help you and your church.

REACHING OUT NEXT WEEK

It has never been so easy to invite someone to an evangelistic event. And we are so excited about our evangelistic webinars, beginning next week.

With the help of Rev. Dr Paul Blackham and Dr Joanna Jackson, we are tackling three issues everyone needs to handle: How to face anxiety; How to pray (perhaps for the first time); and How to face our fragility. We would LOVE to see you in the comments section of this live event. Come along and invite a friend or 6!

CAN YOU STAND WITH US?

We have never been busier and never in more need of help.

Will you help us by sharing our films, subscribing to our Facebook and YouTube channels, and joining our webinars?

Will you pray for us — that this gospel seed would bear much fruit as its scattered throughout the world?

And might you give to our work? All that we do relies on the generosity of people just like you. Please go to speaklife.org.uk/give and consider giving a one-off donation, or—even better!—a regular gift to our ministry.

At this time of lockdown it can be hard to envisage the gospel going forwards. But Speak Life is perfectly placed to resource the church and reach the world at a time when online evangelism has never been more effective.

Wishing you and yours a fruitful lockdown!